American in Merseyside recruits a 'couple of divvies' as he learns some Scouse slang

What's OnWhat's On NewsThe Open ChampionshipThe hilarious moment was caught on camera at Royal Birkdale06:00, 18 Jul 2026American recruits a 'couple of divvies' as he learns Scouse slangHundreds of thousands of golf fans have descended on Merseyside for one of the world's greatest sporting events. The 154th Open is taking place at Royal Birkdale golf course until Sunday, July 19, as the most famous names in golf compete to take home the prestigious Claret Jug.‌The ECHO team have been at the golf course since the event arrived on Sunday, July 12, for its opening day. The team has spoken to golf fans as far as Sydney, Australia and Kentucky in the US.‌Senior entertainment reporter Ryan Paton has met fans from across the world and got chatting with attendees Tony Gallardo, 74, from New York a