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Ivor Robson, beloved 'Voice of The Open' for decades, dies at 83

  • Ivor Robson served as the official starter at The Open Championship for 41 years, from 1975 to 2015.
  • His Scottish accent and "On the tee..." introductions were iconic and synonymous with The Open.
  • Robson introduced over 18,000 players, including golf legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
  • Golfers and fans expressed appreciation and sadness for Robson, highlighting his contributions to the game.
  • Robson retired in 2015 and passed away in October 2023 at the age of 83.
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