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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.

Evening Standard

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

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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

Golf Monthly

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

The Independent UK

'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"

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

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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

Golf Monthly

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 Independent UK

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

The National (Scotland)

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.

Sports Illustrated

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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The Independent UK

Trump course to host revived Scottish Championship on DP World Tour

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

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Trump International Scotland To Host DP World Tour Event

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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.

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