New Rules for the Open Golf Championship

英國公開高爾夫球錦標賽新規則

Jul 13, 2026, 18:45
UKSports

Introduction

The R&A has new rules for players and fans at Royal Birkdale. These rules help everyone behave well.

R&A 為皇家設備球場的球員與球迷制定了新規則，旨在幫助每個人保持良好行為。

Main Body

Some players broke things in past games. Now, the referee can give warnings. The referee can also add two strokes to a player's score or stop them from playing.

部分球員在過去的比賽中損壞過物品。現在，裁判可以給予警告，也可以在球員的成績中增加兩桿，或禁止他們參賽。

There are also rules for the 300,000 fans. Fans must be nice to the players and the place. If fans are rude, they must leave the game. They will not get their money back.

針對 30 萬名球迷也制定了規則。球迷必須對球員和場地保持禮貌。如果球迷行為粗魯，將被要求離場，且不予退款。

Some players think fans are rude because of sports betting. People bet money on the games and get angry. Other players say the fans should be excited, but they must still be respectful.

部分球員認為球迷行為粗魯是受到體育博彩的影響。人們在投注金錢後會感到憤怒。其他球員則表示，球迷應該保持興奮，但仍必須保持尊重。

Conclusion

The R&A wants a quiet and fair game. These strict rules keep the championship traditional and safe.

R&A 希望比賽能保持安靜與公平。這些嚴格的規則讓錦標賽得以維持傳統且安全。

Vocabulary Learning

The Power of 'CAN'

In this text, we see how the word can is used to show what is allowed or possible. It is a simple tool to describe rules.

How it works: Person + can + Action →\rightarrow The referee can give warnings.

Examples from the text:

  • The referee can give warnings.
  • The referee can also add two strokes...

Contrasting 'MUST' (The Requirement)

While can is about possibility, must is about a requirement. If you don't do it, there is a problem.

  • Must →\rightarrow Obligation (100% necessary)
  • Can →\rightarrow Ability/Permission

Compare these two:

  1. Fans must be nice. (It is a rule. No choice!)
  2. The referee can stop them. (The referee has the power to do this if he wants.)

Quick Word Switch

Notice how these opposites appear in the story:

  • Nice →\rightarrow Rude
  • Fair →\rightarrow Unfair (implied by 'strict rules')

Vocabulary Learning

behave (v.)
To act in a particular way, usually a good way.
Example:The children behave well in the classroom.
referee (n.)
The person who makes sure players follow the rules in a game.
Example:The referee blew the whistle to stop the game.
warning (n.)
A statement telling a person that they might be punished if they do something wrong again.
Example:The teacher gave him a warning for talking too much.
rude (adj.)
Not polite; not showing respect for other people.
Example:It is rude to shout at other people.
betting (n.)
The act of risking money on the result of a game or race.
Example:Sports betting is popular during the World Cup.
respectful (adj.)
Showing politeness and honor to someone.
Example:Students should be respectful to their teachers.
strict (adj.)
Following rules exactly and expecting others to do the same.
Example:My old school had very strict rules about uniforms.
traditional (adj.)
Following ideas or ways of doing things from a long time ago.
Example:Eating turkey is a traditional dinner for Thanksgiving.
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