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R&A Moves 2028 Open to August to Avoid LA Olympics Overlap

The governing body says coordinated planning with partners will safeguard player choice.

Overview

  • The Open will run from August 3-6, 2028, in a one-year shift from its traditional mid-July dates.
  • The ISPS Handa Senior Open will be staged the following week, with the AIG Women's Open set for August 17-20.
  • Olympic golf is slated for Riviera Country Club from July 19-29 within the Los Angeles Games running July 14-30.
  • LA28 will debut a 36-hole mixed-team event between the men’s and women’s individual tournaments, pairing one man and one woman per side.
  • The R&A says The Open will return to mid-July in 2029, with 2028 venues still to be confirmed and Sky Sports broadcasting through at least 2028.