Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe organisers of The Open are considering bringing forward Sunday's final-round tee times to avoid a potential clash with the World Cup final, should England qualify. England are scheduled to play Argentina in the semi-final on Wednesday night, with the World Cup final set to kick off at 8pm BST on Sunday. A possible play-off at The Open could extend the golf tournament into the World Cup final's broadcast, potentially impacting fan numbers and viewership. Mark Darbon, the R&A chief executive, confirmed that discussions have taken place and the situation is under review, with a final decision to be made after England's semi-final match. Currently, The Open's final putt is scheduled for around 6:40pm on Sunday, which would allow time for a three-hole play-off before the World Cup final begins. In fullThe Open organisers reveal stance on moving final round tee times if England reach World Cup finalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why final round tee times at The Open could be brought forward on Sunday
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe organisers of The Open are considering bringing forward Sunday's final-round tee times to avoid a potential clash with the World Cup final, should England qualify. England are scheduled to play Argentina in the semi-final on Wednesday night, with the World Cup final set to kick off at 8pm BST on Sunday. A possible play-off at The Open could extend the golf tournament into the World Cup final's broadcast, potentially impacting fan numbers and viewership. Mark Darbon, the R&A chief executive, confirmed that discussions have taken place and the situation is under review, with a final decision to be made after England's semi-final match. Currently, The Open's final putt is scheduled for around 6:40pm on Sunday, which would allow time for a three-hole play-off before the World Cup final begins. In fullThe Open organisers reveal stance on moving final round tee times if England reach World Cup finalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
