Historic Open venue Royal Liverpool was evacuated on Friday when a suspected explosive was found on the course.

Staff at the Hoylake venue were carrying out routine drainage work at the course when the suspected unexploded artillery shell was discovered, leading to Merseyside Police and an army bomb disposal team being called to the club at around 12.30pm.

The course was also evacuated, although the clubhouse, which was a safe distance from the area, remained open, while a controlled explosion was carried out. You may like

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A spokesperson for Merseyside Police told the Liverpoo

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