Slumbers to step down as R&A CEO
Martin Slumbers is to step down as CEO of the R&A by the end of 2024 after nine years in the role, the 63-year-old said on Wednesday.
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LIV unveils 2024 schedule with 12 events in eight nations
MIAMI: The LIV Golf League released its 2024 regular-season schedule on Wednesday even as merger talks continue between LIV’s Saudi backers and the PGA Tour over a framework agreement.
Shubhankar Sharma Achieves Best Ever Result By An Indian At Open, Finishes Eighth
India's Shubhankar Sharma produced the best-ever result by an Indian at golf's oldest Major, the Open Championships, as he finished tied-eighth on Sunday. Sharma, playing his third Open, was the only player on the final day logging a bogey-free round of 1-under 70 for a total of 5-under 279. He finished Tied-eighth, earning a recall to the Open in 2024 also. Sharma's result was also the second best by an Indian in any Major behind the T-5 by Anirban Lahiri at the 2015 PGA Championships. Jeev Milkha Singh was also T-9 at the 2008 PGA Championships. The previous best by an Indian at an Open was T-27 by Jyoti Randhawa in 2004 at Royal Troon, where the Open returns next year.
Shubhankar Sharma Achieves Best Ever Result By An Indian At Open, Finishes Eighth
India's Shubhankar Sharma produced the best-ever result by an Indian at golf's oldest Major, the Open Championships, as he finished tied-eighth on Sunday. Sharma, playing his third Open, was the only player on the final day logging a bogey-free round of 1-under 70 for a total of 5-under 279. He finished Tied-eighth, earning a recall to the Open in 2024 also. Sharma's result was also the second best by an Indian in any Major behind the T-5 by Anirban Lahiri at the 2015 PGA Championships. Jeev Milkha Singh was also T-9 at the 2008 PGA Championships. The previous best by an Indian at an Open was T-27 by Jyoti Randhawa in 2004 at Royal Troon, where the Open returns next year.
British Open to return to 'tough but fair' Royal Birkdale in 2026
The 2026 British Open will be staged at Royal Birkdale, tournament organisers announced on Tuesday.
Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale in 2026
The 154th Open Championship will be played at Royal Birkdale in 2026, the R&A have announced. The Southport venue has hosted the Open on 10 previous occasions, most recently in 2017 when Jordan Spieth edged out fellow American Matt Kuchar in the final round.
Formula One announces record 24-race schedule for 2024
Formula One bosses have announced the longest calendar in the sport’s history with a record-breaking 24 races scheduled for next season.
LIV Golf London perfect preparation for The Open, says Stenson
Henrik Stenson is confident his first appearance at LIV Golf Invitational London will serve as the perfect preparation for the 2023 Open Championship. One of golf's biggest names, Swede Stenson is looking to reclaim The Open crown he won in 2016 when he heads to Royal Liverpool in July.