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R&A 'pretty close' to taking Open outside of UK for first time
BBC Golf·Jul 15, 2026·
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The R&A's chief executive Mark Darbon announced that they are "getting pretty close" to hosting the Open Championship at Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin, potentially marking the first time the prestigious tournament is held outside the UK.
Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.
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