00:00Liverpool City Region Headers have secured a long-term agreement with golf's governing
00:06body, the R&A, to host the Open at least three times by 2050.
00:10The Memorandum of Understanding involves the combined authority, alongside Sefton and Wirral
00:16councils, extending the region's partnership after this year's championship at Royal Birkdale.
00:22Leaders say hosting future Opens could deliver significant economic benefits, with forecasts
00:28estimating around £200 million from the 154th Open alone.
00:34Mayor Steve Rotherham says the agreement strengthens the region's reputation as the UK's Gulf Coast
00:40and will attract visitors, investment and sporting opportunities.
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