US Edition2028 Los Angeles Olympics push British Open to latest start since the 19th century
- The R&A confirmed on Friday, Dec 8, that the 2028 British Open will be held 3-6 August to avoid clashing with Los Angeles 2028 Olympics golf competitions from July 19-29.
- The Open, the ISPS Handa Senior Open, and AIG Women's Open are being moved into August 2028 to avoid clash with Olympic golf, which is scheduled for July 19-29, as confirmed by the R&A.
- The R&A said, `We have worked collaboratively with the relevant bodies and our partners to agree alternative dates for staging our major championships in 2028 to accommodate the Olympic golf competitions,` and venues will be confirmed in due course.
- The R&A said providing clarity will assist planning of the global golf calendar in 2028, with next year's Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club and St Andrews hosting 12 months later.
- The 156th Open will finish on August 6, 2028, and return to mid-July in 2029, a planned one-off shift confirmed by the R&A.
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Independent EspañolST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The British Open will start two weeks later in 2028 to avoid a conflict with the Los Angeles Olympics, the latest start for golf's oldest tournament since 1893. The British Open will be played August 3-6, 2028, at a links course yet to be announced. The Olympics, returning to Los Angeles for the third time, will be held July 14-30, coinciding with the Open's traditional start date. The most recent Olympic competition…
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2028 Los Angeles Olympics push British Open to latest start since the 19th century
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The British Open is moving back two weeks in 2028 to avoid a conflict with the Los Angeles Olympics, giving golf's oldest championship its latest start since 1893.
The Open is changing its date to 2028, the organiser R&A has announced. The reason is that the competition should not clash with the Olympics. This breaks a 92-year tradition.
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