Mark Darbon

British Open 2026: Here’s everybody in the field (so far) at Royal Birkdale | Golf News and Tour Information

There’s still nearly two months until the oldest championship in golf is contested for the…

Derek Sprague leaving PGA of America as CEO to care for family

Derek Sprague is leaving after one year as CEO at the PGA of America, wishing to return to…

Hosting golf’s Open generated £280m economic benefit for NI, research suggests

Hosting golf’s Open Championship in Northern Ireland during the summer generated £280…

‘Fantastic’ Porthcawl makes case to host Women’s Open again

R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says Royal Porthcawl will be considered to host another…

New R&A chief’s polish and expertise shine through

Mark Darbon, chief executive of the R&A Richard Heathcote, Getty Images PORTRUSH,…

Is Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course back in consideration to host a British Open?

Is Trump Turnberry back in consideration to host a British Open? Maybe. When in 2014 Donald…

Could The Open Return to Trump’s Turnberry? R&A Meets Eric Trump

🏌️‍♂️ What if one of golf’s most iconic venues made a stunning return to the sport’s most…

Mark Darbon (R&A) & Andrew Coltart join 5 Clubs on Golf Channel

Mark Darbon, CEO of the R&A, and Andrew Coltart of Sky Sports joined the program today.…

Donald Trump told the Open will not return to Turnberry because it does not make enough money

The R&A has long feared awarding the Open to Trump Turnberry would turn the major into a…

British Open announces pathway for LIV Golf players to qualify, Royal Portrush, US Open

British Open organisers are offering a direct pathway for LIV Golf players to qualify for…