The R&A confirms dates for its major championships in 2028

Governing body unveils schedule for its biggest events in three years' time

The R&A has confirmed the dates for The Open, the ISPS HANDA Senior Open and the AIG Women’s Open in 2028.

All three championships are being moved back for this year to avoid clashing with the golf competitions for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles which are being played from 19-29 July.

The new dates are as follows:

  • The 156th Open will be held from 30 July-6 August 2028.
  • The ISPS HANDA Senior Open will be held from 7-13 August 2028.
  • The AIG Women’s Open will be held from 14-20 August 2028.

Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “We have worked collaboratively with the relevant bodies and our partners to agree alternative dates for staging our major championships in 2028 to accommodate the Olympic golf competitions.

“We appreciate the constructive discussions we have had with all of the stakeholders and believe that providing clarity on the dates now will assist with the planning of the global golf calendar in 2028. We  can also confirm that The Open will be returning to its normal mid-July dates in 2029.”

The venues for all three major championships in 2028 will be confirmed in due course.

What did you think of this article?
Share your thoughts
Your feedback will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

GolfBusinessNews.com, or ‘GBN’ as many people refer to it, is for the many thousands of people who work in the golf business all around the world.

We cover the full range of topics both on and off the course. We aim to supply essential information both quickly and accurately in a format which is easy to use. Sponsored posts are not accepted and we are independent of all special interest groups.

Click here to sign up for our free twice weekly golf industry news summary

Subscribe