The oldest Major will now start in August 2028 in order to avoid a clash with the Los Angeles Olympic, which will see Rory McIlroy try to achieve the last remaining ambition in his career

The 2028 Open will tee off in August to avoid a clash with the Los Angeles Olympics. LA28 will run from July 14-30 - the traditional dates of the oldest Major.

And the four-day men’s Olympic golf event will start on Wednesday July 19 with a new two-day mixed team beginning on Sunday 23. The final round at the Open at Royal Birkdale next year will be held on July 19.

The R&A have now announced the 2028 Open will now start on August 3 with the following ISPS HANDA Senior Open and the AIG Women’s Open also pushed back by a fortnight. The venues have yet to be confirmed with St Andrews hosting in 2027. I

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