Open final round could start earlier to avoid World Cup final clash
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 06:32 UTC
- Sources: BBC Sport
The R&A's chief executive Mark Darbon said he will attempt to avoid a clash with the World Cup final with The Open finishing on the same day, as reported by BBC Sport.
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