Mark Darbon
Mark Darbon is the chief executive of the R&A, the governing body of golf in the UK and Ireland, and is instrumental in overseeing the British Open. His recent announcement regarding the inclusion of LIV Golf players into the Open's tournament structure reflects a significant shift in the landscape of professional golf, aiming to create more inclusive opportunities for players from various tours. Darbon's leadership is focused on enhancing the sport's global appeal and ensuring that the Open remains a premier championship that recognizes the achievements of top golfers regardless of their tour affiliations.
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United Kingdom:
Mark Darbon has made more positive noises about the course, at the same time as stressing that infrastructure at the location remains a challenge.
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Ireland:
Mark Darbon, the new chief executive of the R&A, expressed interest in returning the championship to Turnberry.
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United Kingdom:
Mark Darbon, the new chief executive of the R&A, expressed interest in seeing the championship return to Turnberry.
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Canada:
Mark Darbon feels that the Open is one of the world’s great sporting events.
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Ireland:
Mark Darbon is the chief executive of the R&A and discussed the future of The Open at Portmarnock.
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Ireland:
Mark Darbon, R&A chief executive, expressed that Peter McEvoy will be widely missed across the golf world.
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Canada:
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon said the decision was made following an annual review of the Open’s exemptions.
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