FROM BOURNEMOUTH TO HOYLAKE
From Bournemouth to Hoylake — Shaw Golf at The Open 2023
In July 2023, Shaw Golf found itself on one of golf’s biggest stages as professional golfer Brandon Robinson-Thompson represented the brand at the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake.
For a growing independent golf brand from Bournemouth, seeing Shaw Golf on the bag at The Open was a huge moment. With some of the biggest names and brands in world golf competing for the Claret Jug, Brandon chose to take Shaw Golf onto the links at one of the most prestigious championships in the game.
Brandon Robinson-Thompson’s Open Championship
Brandon qualified for The Open through Royal Porthcawl and went on to make the cut at Royal Liverpool, finishing the championship tied 59th on six over par.
His opening round of 71 included two late birdies and saw him match the score of Rory McIlroy, providing an impressive start to his first appearance in a major championship.
Across the four rounds, Brandon continued to compete against some of the biggest names in world golf, handling the demanding conditions at Hoylake and producing a performance that represented an important milestone in his career.
Finishing tied 59th and earning £40,500, Brandon's Open Championship debut was a significant achievement and another step in an incredible rise through professional golf.
The occasion was made even more special by having his grandfather there to share his first Open Championship experience with him.
An Incredible Rise in 2023
Brandon's appearance at The Open was just one part of an extraordinary 2023 season.
Having faced significant financial difficulties earlier in his career, Brandon fought his way back through professional golf, collecting victories across multiple tours and establishing himself on the international stage.
His 2023 season included victories on the MENA Tour, the Northern Ireland Open and the Irish Challenge on the Challenge Tour. These results helped propel him towards DP World Tour status and further opportunities at the highest level of the game.
His story is one of determination, resilience and belief, making his appearance at Hoylake even more significant.
Shaw Golf on the World Stage
For Shaw Golf, having Brandon represent the brand at The Open was a proud moment.
The world's oldest major championship provided an opportunity to showcase Shaw Golf alongside the biggest equipment and apparel brands in the sport. Brandon's decision to trust Shaw Golf at such an important stage demonstrated the confidence professional players can have in an independent brand.
From Bournemouth to Royal Liverpool, Shaw Golf had arrived on one of golf's greatest stages.
From Bournemouth to Hoylake
There is a strong connection between Brandon's journey and the story behind Shaw Golf.
Both have roots in the South Coast and share a belief in doing things differently, challenging expectations and earning opportunities rather than simply following the established path.
Brandon's journey from humble beginnings to The Open is a story of perseverance. For Shaw Golf, watching that journey unfold while being part of it made Hoylake a moment that will always hold a special place in the brand's history.
A Moment to Remember
The 151st Open Championship was more than just another tournament for Shaw Golf. It represented how far the brand had come since being founded in Bournemouth and showed that an independent golf brand could find its place alongside the biggest names in the game.
With Brandon Robinson-Thompson wearing Shaw Golf at Royal Liverpool, the brand had its own place on the world stage.
From Bournemouth to Hoylake. From a local golf brand to The Open Championship. The journey continues.