Open Championship moving to August in 2028 due to Olympics

Instead of its typical mid-July calendar slot, golf's oldest major will be contested from Aug. 3-6, 2028.
Open Championship moving to August in 2028 due to Olympics

The host venue for the 2028 Open Championship has not been announced. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 - 21:36
Reuters

The Open Championship will be pushed back to August in 2028 to avoid a conflict with the Los Angeles Olympics.

Instead of its typical mid-July calendar slot, golf's oldest major will be contested from Aug. 3-6, 2028.

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