Businesses in Carnoustie experienced mixed fortunes during the staging of the Women’s British Open, a review of trade has found.
Tourism chiefs had described Carnoustie’s staging of last month’s event as a “huge opportunity” for businesses in the area.
Around 40,000 people descended on Carnoustie to watch the major which took place for the first time at the championship course.
The Carnoustie Development Group discussed the impact on the town during the championship, which is the only women’s major played outside the USA.
Peter Burke from the group said: “A brief review of the impact of the Women’s Open Golf Championship showed that on balance the town benefited from the event, with eating places and hotels being the winners.
“Other retailers did not benefit, with great difficulty being experienced by some whose customers also suffered notably on Dundee Street as a result of what was seen as early, extensive restrictions and heavy-handed traffic management on a large number of roads in Carnoustie.
“On a positive note, there were many appreciative comments about the golf memorabilia display in the shop front at the bottom of Queen Street, and the group commended Donald Ford and Bill Bowles for their efforts, and thanked the several golf clubs who contributed many valuable and fascinating items.
“It would seem that shoppers have appreciated the hanging basket displays along the High Street, and the group resolved to maintain, and extend this initiative next summer.”