GOLF fans will be able to enjoy a very special evening with Ryder Cup winning Captain Bernard Gallacher OBE this summer as The 154th Open Golf Championship takes place at the nearby Royal Birkdale Golf Club this summer.

An Evening With Bernard Gallacher OBE will take place at Oak Theatre and Studios at Scarisbrick Hall School, near Southport, on:- Friday, 17 July 2026.

The school has a proud golfing tradition, with 1 of the favourites for The Open - Tommy Fleetwood - among former pupils.

There are General and VIP options available, with the opportunity for a VIP Meet and Greet with Bernard Gallacher OBE from 7pm, with doors open at 7.30pm and the evening starting at 8pm.

This unique event is timed to coincide with The 154th Open Golf Championship taking place at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport 12 July - 19 July 2026.

This is an unmissable event for golf fans on the perfect golfing weekend, with tickets limited.

Bernard Gallacher OBE became 1 of the leading figures on The European Tour in the 1970s and 1980s, captaining Europe 3 times.

He captained the Europe team to victory in the 1995 Ryder Cup.

He won the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award in 1968 with his 1st professional wins coming in 1969; a pair of them in Zambia and another pair in Europe in the equivalent of European Tour events (The European Tour wasn't established until 1972.)

He finished 1969 as Order of merit winner earning the Harry Vardon Trophy.

He accumulated ten wins on the European Tour between 1974 and 1984 and finished in the top ten on the European Tour Order of Merit five times between 1972 and 1982, with a best placing of third in 1974.

In 1969, at the age of 20, Gallacher became the youngest man to represent Great Britain in the Ryder Cup up to that time. This record was subsequently beaten by Nick Faldo and others.

He went on to play in the Ryder Cup eight times and was Captain of the European Team in 1991, 1993 and 1995. All 3 of those matches were very close; Europe lost the 1st 2 but won the 3rd.

After turning 50, Gallacher played on the European Seniors Tour.

Gallacher was the professional at the Wentworth Club near London for 25 years until the end of 1996.

Oak Theatre & Lettings Manager Tom Cain said:- “We are very proud to be hosting Ryder Cup winning Captain Bernard Gallacher OBE at this fascinating event this summer with 1 of the legends of the golfing world. It will be an unmissable event for local people and golf fans worldwide, taking place in the same week as The 154th Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Join this 3-time Ryder Cup Captain as he relives the highlights from his career  - and hear his insights on The Open Championship as it takes place nearby! Tommy Fleetwood is a former pupil at Scarisbrick Hall School and we are all hoping he’ll be at the top of The Open Leader Board, or close to it, when this talk takes place! Upgrade your night with our VIP package, earn front row seats and meet the great man himself. This interview will not be televised, be part of the action, you won't want to miss it. The evening will be presented by Jeff Nolan from Zest radio. We also have sponsorship packages available; if this is of interest please do not hesitate to email me at:- caint@oaktheatre.co.uk”  

For more details visit this link or call:  01704 841151.

Oak Theatre and Studios, at Scarisbrick Hall, Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Lancashire, L40 9RQ, is accessible via the main school entrance via Southport Road.

Food and drink is available to buy in the adjacent Gas Works cafe bar.

Free parking is a short walk away from the theatre so please arrive ahead of time and enjoy refreshments in the cafe bar on-site.

Should you require accessibility parking please inform staff on arrival.

An Evening With Bernard Gallacher OBE
Date:- Friday, 17 July 2026
Bar Open:- 18:30
VIP Meet and Greet:- 19:00
Doors Open:- 19:30
Time:- 20:00 

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