The R&A says it is reviewing whether the final-round tee times for The Open on Sunday should be adjusted if England reach the FIFA World Cup final. R&A chief executive Mark Darbon confirms the decision is being considered and that any change would be made to avoid a potential scheduling clash with the start of the World Cup final. BBC Sport reports Darbon expects a decision to be taken within the next 48 hours, describing any adjustments as “subtle.” Other outlets note that an England play-off scenario could overlap with the World Cup final’s early stages, potentially affecting viewers. The Independent also adds that changing the schedule could have consequences for attendance, including the possibility that fan numbers may be affected. Yahoo Sports and Sky Sports echo Darbon’s comments that plans are under review and that any revised timings would aim to reduce the likelihood of overlap. Overall, organisers indicate the timetable is not yet fixed, with the key aim being to manage potential conflicts should England progress to the World Cup final.
R&A reviews Open tee times if England reach World Cup final
The R&A says it is reviewing whether the final-round tee times for The Open on Sunday should be adjusted if England reach the FIFA World Cup final. R&A chief executive Mark Darbon confirms the decisio...
- The R&A is reviewing whether to change The Open’s Sunday final-round tee times if England reach the World Cup final.
- Mark Darbon says a decision would be made quickly, with BBC Sport reporting it will be made in the next 48 hours.
- Darbon describes any timing changes as “subtle.”
- A potential England-related play-off could clash with the opening stages of the World Cup final.
- Reports also suggest timing changes could affect attendance or fan numbers.
A possible play-off could clash with the opening stages of Sunday’s World Cup final, while fan numbers may also take a hit
3 hours agoA possible play-off could clash with the opening stages of Sunday’s World Cup final, while fan numbers may also take a hit
3 hours agoAny change to The Open's final round timings, to avoid a clash with the World Cup final should England get there, will be made in "the next 48 hours" and be "subtle" says R&A chief Mark Darbon.
3 hours agoAny change to The Open's final round timings, to avoid a clash with the World Cup final should England get there, will be made in "the next 48 hours" and be "subtle" says R&A chief Mark Darbon.
3 hours agoR&A chief executive Mark Darbon has confirmed that plans are "under review" on whether to change Sunday's final-round tee times at The Open, should England reach the FIFA World Cup final.
4 hours agoR&A chief executive Mark Darbon has confirmed that plans are "under review" on whether to change Sunday's final-round tee times at The Open, should England reach the FIFA World Cup final.
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