Here’s what’s latest on Royal Lytham & St Annes:
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The Open Championship is set to return to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028, marking the first Open there since 2012. The R&A confirmed the venue for the 156th Open, with the event scheduled from July 30 to August 6, 2028. This news confirms Lytham as a future Open host and underscores its continued role in major golf on England’s west coast.
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In the near term, Royal Lytham is also hosting events leading up to and around its Open future, including preparations and remodeling work to ensure the course remains suitable for top-tier championships. Local reports note planning and redevelopment activity aimed at reinforcing the club’s status as a premier venue.
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Coverage across outlets emphasizes the economic impact of hosting The Open and the wider Lancashire region, with officials stating the return will bring significant attention and benefit to Fylde and beyond. This aligns with the Open’s long-standing tradition and the venue’s historic significance.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official statements from The R&A or the Royal Lytham & St Annes club site, and summarize them with direct quotes.
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www.golfmonthly.comThe Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club has been granted planning permission for remodelling works which will pave the way for it hosting top competitions.
www.lancashirebusinessview.co.ukDonald Trump has long hoped that his Trump Turnberry Golf Club would be re-added to The Open rota; the R&A has instead named Royal Lytham as the venue for the 2028 Open Championship; watch all four mens majors live on Sky Sports
www.skysports.comThe 156th Open Championship will return to Royal Lytham and St Annes from 30 July to 6 August 2028 after a 16-year absence. The historic Royal Lytham and St Annes course has hosted The Open 11 times, with the most recent in 2012 when Ernie Els lifted his second Claret Jug. … "We are delighted that The R&A has made the decision to return to what is one of the best links golf courses in the world. "The economic benefit this will bring to the Fylde and wider Lancashire region will be immense....
www.lancashirebusinessview.co.ukThe Open hasn't been to this corner of the North West of England since 2012 so where does it now stand in the order of things?
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www.marketinglancashire.comThe Claret Jug will return to Royal Lytham & St. Annes for the first time since 2012
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