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Portmarnock 'Pretty Close' To Making History As Open Championship Host

R&A boss Mark Darbon says Portmarnock is getting "pretty close" to making history and staging the Open Championship in the Republic of Ireland for the first time

Golf Monthly

R&A gets tough: Open fans told ‘abuse players and you’ll be thrown out’

The R&A has warned spectators who misbehave at the Open that they will be identified and ejected under its new code of conduct

The Guardian - UK

The Open organisers reveal stance on moving final round tee times if England reach World Cup final

A possible play-off could clash with the opening stages of Sunday’s World Cup final, while fan numbers may also take a hit

The Independent UK

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R&A Has 'No Plans' To Move Open Championship Final Round 'At This Stage' - Even If England Reach World Cup Final

The R&A has no plans at this stage to move Sunday's final round of the Open Championship even if England reach the World Cup final - but plans won't be finalized until after Wednesday's semi-final

Golf Monthly

Why Aren't These Two Famous Open Venues Being Used As Hosts? And Will They Ever Stage The Championship Again?

With Royal Lytham returning to host duties, we're left with Trump Turnberry and Muirfield as two famous old Open venues not currently being used, but what are the chances of them returning to the rota?

Golf Monthly

Are £190 Open Ticket Prices A 'Rip Off' Or Should The R&A Be Applauded For Not Going Higher?

The 155th Open's £190 ($256) final round ticket cost has caused a stir with golf fans this week, so what do we think?

Golf Monthly

How PGA Championship Prize Money Compares To The Other Majors

Here's how the prize funds look for the four blue ribbon events in the men's game

Golf Monthly

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What Is The New Major Player Code Of Conduct? And What Happens If Players Break It?

A new player code of conduct has been introduced after collaboration between the governing bodies and tours

Golf Monthly

Sunningdale Confirmed For AIG Women's Open Return, Alex Fitzpatrick Accepts PGA Tour Membership And NFL Draft Pro Called On The Course: This Week In Golf

A hectic week in the world of pro golf is unfolding before our eyes and we've listed some of the most interesting storylines for you to catch up on

Golf Monthly

Two-Stroke Penalty Could Be Handed To Players Guilty Of Misconduct At The Open

The R&A CEO Mark Darbon confirmed there is likely to be a code of conduct introduced at The Open this year with stroke penalties for those who breach it

Golf Monthly

Royal Lytham Will Host 2028 British Open as Two Iconic Venues are Snubbed

The R&A took an unusual amount of time before selecting Royal Lytham to host the 2028 Open Championship, writes Bob Harig, while two historic venues remain on the outside looking in.

Sports Illustrated

British Open to return to Royal Lytham in 2028 as Trump's Turnberry course made to wait

The British Open will return to Royal Lytham & St. Annes in 2028 to end the northwest English venue's 16-year wait to host golf’s oldest major again

The Independent UK

Trump’s Turnberry snubbed again as The Open names 2028 venue

Turnberry’s absence from The Open rotation continues to be down to logistical reasons, rather than political, which may not change until local infrastructure improves

The Independent UK

Report: British Open Not Returning to Trump Turnberry or Muirfield in 2028

According to the Telegraph, Royal Lytham and St Annes has emerged as the favorite to host the 2028 British Open.

Sports Illustrated

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New Issue Out Now! Tiger's 50 Greatest Moments, Winter Instruction Special, Drive It Further, 2025's Most Popular Second-hand Club & More

Get your hands on the latest issue of Golf Monthly magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Tuesday, December 30

Evening Standard

Hosting golf’s Open generated £280m economic benefit for NI, research suggests

The assessment was jointly commissioned by tournament organisers The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland.

Golf Monthly

The Open At Royal Portrush Boosts Northern Ireland Economy By $369m

Figures from research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland show the huge economic benefits to Northern Ireland of the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush

Golf Monthly

R&A And Augusta National Chiefs Voice Their Opinions On Ryder Cup Crowd Trouble

Both Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley and R&A chief executive Mark Darbon were unhappy with the ugly crowd scenes at the Ryder Cup

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The Independent UK

Bryson DeChambeau tips Trump’s Turnberry as ‘worthy’ host of The Open

American golfer Bryson DeChambeau is all for President Donald Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland hosting a British Open for the first time since 2009

Golf Monthly

'Such A Disappointment' - Billy Horschel Questions 'Very Odd' Open Decision To Remove Bunker Rakers

There will be no designated bunker rakers with the groups at the 2025 Open, which last year's runner-up described on social media as a "disappointment" and "very odd"

The National (Scotland)

The stage is set as The 153rd Open Championship swings into action at Royal Portrush

Golf Monthly

What Did We Learn From Mark Darbon’s 'Slick' First Open Press Conference?

The R&A chief executive has been speaking to the media ahead of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

The Independent UK

Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland faces ‘logistical’ issues ahead of a possible British Open return

President Donald Trump's links course at Turnberry has not actually been taken off the British Open rotation

The National (Scotland)

Trump Organisation hold talks to discuss Open returning to Turnberry

A TOP golf boss in Scotland has revealed talks have taken place with the Trump Organisation about Turnberry’s suitability to host The Open again

Sports Illustrated

R&A Boss Says Talks Continue on Taking British Open Back to Turnberry, Out of U.K.

Mark Darbon said the R&A has talked to President Donald Trump's son Eric about returning to Turnberry; he also noted that the OWGR board would start to review LIV Golf's application.

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