Overview
- The 156th Open will run August 3–6, 2028, followed by the ISPS HANDA Senior Open on August 10–13 and the AIG Women's Open on August 17–20.
- All three championships will be staged in consecutive weeks immediately after the Los Angeles Games, where Olympic golf is scheduled at Riviera Country Club in July.
- The R&A characterized the change as a single-year adjustment, with The Open set to return to its customary mid-July dates in 2029.
- The 2028 Open venue has not been announced, with Royal Birkdale confirmed for 2026 and St Andrews for 2027.
- AP reports the 2028 dates give The Open its latest start since 1893, breaking a long run of July editions.