The Open
Fanatics to take over physical and online retail for R&A
Fanatics has agreed a multi-year deal with the R&A to take over the golf organisation’s physical and online retail operations.
The Open to return to Royal Birkdale in 2026
Royal Birkdale Golf Club in the English town of Southport has been awarded hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the Open Championship
Mercedes‑Benz extends as Open sponsor
Luxury carmaker Mercedes‑Benz has extended its sponsorship agreement with the R&A as ‘Official Patron’ and ‘Official Car’ at the Open Championship in a multi-year deal.
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Nikon extends Open sponsorship and tees off Women’s Open deal
Nikon Corporation has renewed its official patron sponsorship of the Open golf championship for the next five years and struck a new deal as patron of the Women's Open
NTT Data renews as top-tier Open Championship sponsor, backs Women’s Open
Japanese IT services provider NTT Data has agreed a multi-year extension to its sponsorship of golf major The Open, while also announcing a new partnership with the Women’s Open.
Singtel announces SPOTV deal, reveals Open and WTT rights
Singaporean telco Singtel has officially announced its carriage deal with SPOTV, the new pan-regional sports pay-television broadcaster in Asia-Pacific
Edgbaston Test, Royal Ascot to serve as latest fan pilot events
Around 18,000 fans are set to attend England’s Test cricket match against New Zealand at Edgbaston next month, with the fixture to serve as the first pilot event within the second phase of the UK government’s Eve…