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R&A Moves The Open and Other 2028 Majors to August to Avoid LA Olympics

The R&A says the one-year shift accommodates Olympic golf at Riviera.

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.