The Open will temporarily move to August in 2028 to avoid clashing with the Olympic Games in Los Angeles that summer, the R&A has confirmed.

The 2028 Olympic Games take place from July 14-30, the same time of year The Open traditionally is played, with the golf competitions due to be held at Riviera Country Club from July 19-29.

The world's best players faced having to choose between featuring at the Olympics or competing in the final major of year, with the R&A now pushing back The Open, the ISPS Handa Senior Open and the AIG Women's Open to avoid that scenario.

The Open will be held from August 3-6 and the ISPS Handa Senior Open will be hosted a week later, at venues yet to be announced, before the AIG Women's Open will complete the major season from August 17-20.

Mark Darbon, chief

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