""Royal Lytham & St Annes is widely renowned as one of the world's finest links courses and has witnessed many great championship moments since The Open was first played there in 1926 when the legendary Bobby Jones won.""
""This is one of golf's most cherished and historic venues and The Open's return to these famous links will spark huge interest among fans to be part of one of the world's great sporting events and celebrate the rich traditions of golf's original Championship.""
""Turnberry has not hosted The Open since 2009, five years before it was purchased by Trump. That Championship lives long in the memory as it saw Stewart Cink deny 59-year-old Tom Watson a sixth Claret Jug, Cink prevailing in a play-off.""
""Darbon explained at the time that there were 'big logistical issues' at Turnberry. The UK government has spoken with the R&A about Turnberry hosting for a fifth time.""
The R&A has announced that the 2028 Open Championship will take place at Royal Lytham & St Annes, a prestigious links course. This venue last hosted the event in 2012. Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, emphasized the course's historical significance and its ability to attract fans. Turnberry, owned by Donald Trump, was considered but faced logistical challenges, and Muirfield was also in contention. The UK government has engaged with the R&A regarding Turnberry's future as a host.
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