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Golf’s Power Grab Extends Beyond LIV Golf

The R&A's handling of LIV Golf for this year's Open has been a farce, writes Michael Rosenberg. It's also a reminder of what matters most to golf's governing bodies.

Sports Illustrated

The Open timings ‘adjusted’ to accommodate loyalist band parade

There are to be ‘marginal adjustments’ of around 15 minutes to the golf tee-times on Saturday to accommodate both events.

The Independent UK

R&A Chief Mark Darbon On Why Turnberry And Muirfield Must Wait For Another Open - But Portmarnock Firmly On The Radar

R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says he's told Eric Trump why Turnberry can't stage an Open right now, and it's the same reason holding Muirfield back as well

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The Historic Links That Could One Day Be The Republic Of Ireland's First Ever Open Venue

There has been plenty of talk of Portmarnock one day becoming an Open venue after staging numerous Irish Opens and prestigious R&A amateur tournaments...

Golf Monthly

Why Haven't These Three Famous Open Venues Been Used For A While? And What Are The Chances Of A Return?

Three famous old links courses Muirfield, Lytham and Turnberry haven't hosted The Open since 2013, but what are the chances of them staging it again?

Golf Monthly

Open Championship Tee Times Could Be Moved In Bid To Avoid Disruption Caused By Loyalist Parade

A loyalist march in Portrush is scheduled to begin around the time many fans would be leaving the golf course, potentially causing logistical issues

Golf Monthly

Sergio Garcia Bags LIV Golf's Open Championship Exemption Despite Difficult Run Of Form

The Spaniard finished outside of the points at LIV Golf Dallas but had already done enough through preceding events to book a place at Royal Portrush

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Trump course to host revived Scottish Championship on DP World Tour

The Scottish Championship will take place at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire

The Independent UK

Trump International Scotland To Host DP World Tour Event

The Scottish Championship will take place at Trump International Golf Links Scotland in August

Golf Monthly

If Starmer is willing to help Trump host a lucrative golf tournament, will he caddy for him too?

The prime minister is apparently pursuing ways to land the 2028 Open for the president. With friends like that, POTUS surely won’t be carrying his own clubs, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Whitehall officials ‘pushing for the Open to return to Trump-owned Turnberry’

Revealed: Sources say bosses at R&A, which organises the annual golf tournament, were quizzed about 2028 event

The Guardian - UK

R&A Considering a Return to Trump Turnberry for British Open

Turnberry last hosted the British Open in 2009, when Stewart Cink defeated Tom Watson.

Sports Illustrated

R&A ‘would love’ the Open to return to Donald Trump’s Turnberry course

The R&A would like to see Donald Trump’s Turnberry course return as host of the Open but will first need to assess the feasibility of the venue

The Guardian - US

Organisers confident they can manage McIlroy mania when Open returns to Portrush

Almost 280,000 fans having snapped up tickets for the final golf major of the year at Royal Portrush.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

R&A confident of handling ‘McIlroy mania’ when Open returns to Portrush in July

The 153rd Open is set to become the second-best attended in history.

Sports Illustrated

PGA National Has Become Easier, But That May Not Be Ideal for the Tour

The South Florida event had failed to draw top players due to a variety of factors including the difficulty of the course, Bob Harig writes, but making it easier may be a double-edged sword.

Golf Monthly

Open Qualifying Series 2025: One Final Chance Remaining To Earn Place At Royal Portrush

There is only one opportunity left for golfers to book a spot at the 153rd Open Championship, with several big names already confirmed at Royal Portrush

Sports Illustrated

British Open Announces Spot for a LIV Golfer Starting This Year

Last week the USGA announced a pathway into the U.S. Open for a LIV player via the league’s points standings and the R&A followed suit.

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LIV Golf Receives Pathway Into The Open

The R&A has announced a pathway for LIV Golfers to reach The Open in a move that follows the USGA's decision to create one for the US Open

Golf Monthly

St Andrews To Host 2027 Open Championship

The Old Course at St Andrews will stage the 155th Open Championship to maintain the five-year rotation of the Home of Golf staging the battle for the Claret Jug

Sports Illustrated

British Open Returning to the Home of Golf in 2027

St. Andrews will host the 155th edition of golf’s oldest major.

The Guardian - UK

Premiership gears up for new season with battle for eyeballs never greater

The days of clubs recruiting A-list overseas stars are long gone but the domestic game needs to target growth and widen the audience

USA Today Sports Media Group

Under new boss Mark Darbon, forget the Royal & Ancient — it’s now the Radical & Awesome

Darbon comes with a mightily impressive CV and will assume command in November.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mark Darbon appointed CEO of R&A, replacing Martin Slumbers

“We were greatly impressed with Mark’s knowledge and experience of the global sport industry."

Golf Monthly

Mark Darbon Facts: 12 Things You Didn't Know About The R&A's CEO

Discover more about The R&A's newest CEO Mark Darbon via these 10 facts about his career and life so far

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