5 key sporting events of 2017 in the UK

British are fond of different kinds of sports and a lot of sporting events are held every year in the United Kingdom. So, if you can’t live without motorsport or you are a fan of watersport, then pack your bag and buy a ticket to the UK. Let’s have a look at the key sporting events of 2017 in the UK.

5 key sporting events of 2017

Wimbledon Tennis Championship

This tennis Championship is the oldest and the most popular tournament in the world. It will take place at the beginning of July and will last for two weeks. In 2017, it will start on the 3rd of July and will last till the 16th of July.

The Open Championship Golf

The Open Championship Golf will start on the 20th of July and will end on the 23th of July. It is the main golf championship with the prize fund of £4,2 million. It was held in Scotland in 1860 for the first time.

Cartier International Polo

The best players of polo aspire to take part in this annual polo competition. Celebrities and royalty also take part in it. The best player can get the Cartier award on the Presentation Ceremony.

Grand National Horse Racing

It will take place on the 8th of April. It is a very popular sporting event in Britain. It will happen in Aintree. Horses will have to overcome thirty fences and a distance of 4 miles and 856 yards.

The F1 British Grand Prix

The F1 British Grand Prix is the main race of the FIA Formula One World Championship. In 2017, it will take place on the 16th of July in Silverstone. Skillful drivers will take part in this sporting event and it will guarantee the high level of excitement for the motorsport fans.