The 2028 British Open will not be held in July to avoid clashing with the Los Angeles Olympic Games, the organizers confirmed on Monday.
The oldest golf tournament has never been held outside of July in the modern era, but a change is necessary in 2028, as the Olympic Games will take place from July 19 to 29.
Therefore, the tournament will be held between August 3 and 6 at a venue yet to be determined.
The British Open, statement
"We have worked in collaboration with the relevant bodies and our partners to agree on alternative dates for our major championships in 2028 to accommodate the Olympic golf competitions," said Mark Darbon, the tournament's chief executive.
We appreciate the constructive discussions we have had with all stakeholders and believe that clarifying the dates now will help plan the global golf calendar for 2028. We can also confirm that the Open will return to its usual mid-July date in 2029, he added.
The AIG Womens Open and the Senior Open will also be held in August 2028.
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