Voice of the Open Championship Ivor Robson dies aged 83

Ivor Robson, the official starter at the Open Championship for 41 years, has died aged 83.

His first Open was at Carnoustie in 1975, with the last at St Andrews ahead of his retirement in 2015.

Robson, who lived in Moffat, Scotland, also acted as the DP World Tour's official starter at courses around the world with his 'on the tee' message.

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said: "We are deeply saddened to hear of Ivor's passing.

"As official starter at the Open for over 40 years, his voice was instantly recognisable and synonymous with the Championship for players and millions of golf fans worldwide.

"He was popular and well respected among all golfers who played in The Open and I know that they will share in our sadness at this news.

"On behalf of all of us at The R&A, I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to his wife of 61 years, Lesley, and the Robson family."