Golfing greenery to welcome Open visitors

Jul 15 2008 by Ben Schofield, Liverpool Daily Post

TWO life-size topiary golf players will greet the thousands of visitors flocking to the Open Championships this year.

One of the two topiaries, currently positioned at Lime Street Station, was moved to Southport Station yesterday, before Championships tee off.

The green tribute is part of a £250,000 series of rail improvements on the Northern Line.

Councillor Mark Dowd, chair of Merseytravel, said: “The Open generates huge worldwide publicity for Merseyside and brings thousands of visitors.

“We are pleased to be able to play our part in what will be one of the biggest events in the region this year.”