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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

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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

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

Golf Monthly

British Open Returning to the Home of Golf in 2027

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

Sports Illustrated

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

The Guardian - UK

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."

USA Today Sports Media Group

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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

Golf Monthly

R&A Appoints New CEO Weeks Before 2024 Open Championship

Current R&A CEO Martin Slumbers will move on later this year with Mark Darbon named as the man who will replace him

Daily Mirror

Premiership club boss: Top flight league rugby more exciting than internationals

“You buy a ticket for £150, you sit a long way back, it takes you two and a half hours to get out of Twickenham and the rugby I don’t think is anywhere near as exciting as the brand we’re playing here"

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as South Africa rate Wales and All Blacks v Ireland hit by chaos

The latest rugby news and stories from Wales and beyond today

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