Independent family brewer Shepherd Neame has been appointed the official beer supplier of golf’s original championship The Open for a fourth consecutive year.
The 154th Open will take place at Royal Birkdale in Southport from Sunday (July 12) to Sunday, July 19, with The R&A expecting up to 300,000 spectators across Championship week.
Golf fans will be able to enjoy a selection of Shepherd Neame brands, including official beer of the championship Singha, the premium Thai lager which the Faversham-based brewery has produced for the UK market since 2022. Iron Wharf Stout, Whitstable Bay Pale Ale and Orchard View cider will also be available throughout the event.
In a further boost to its partnership with elite golf, Shepherd Neame has also been named the official beer supplier of the AIG Women’s Open for the first time. The landmark 50th staging of the Championship will be held at Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire from July 29 to August 2.
Shepherd Neame Chief Executive Jonathan Neame said: “We are proud to continue our partnership with such a high-profile event as The Open, and also begin a new relationship with the AIG Women’s Open. It is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of our award-winning brands with new audiences around the globe.”
Neil Armit, Chief Commercial Officer of The R&A said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Shepherd Neame at The 154th Open but also to see our relationship grow to include the AIG Women’s Open as we celebrate 50 years of the Championship.”
Founded in 1698, Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest brewer and continues to produce a diverse portfolio of beers and ciders from its historic brewery in Faversham, Kent.
