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Royal Lytham and St Annes will host the 2028 Open Championship, confirming that President Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort won’t stage the event during his time in workplace, despite heavy investment.

The announcement was made at a press convention by R&A CEO Mark Darbon on Monday, with Royal Lytham set to host the major for the first time since 2012, when Ernie Els edged out Adam Scott in a dramatic finale.

Darbon told reporters at Royal Birkdale on Monday that talks are ongoing with Turnberry to improve highway and rail access and develop spectator services, but no significant progress has been made over the past 12 months.

President Trump bought the Scottish resort for around $60 million in 2014, yet his makes an attempt to appeal to one of golf’s most prestigious tournaments to the flagship course in his portfolio have, so far, proved unsuccessful. His second and last time period concludes in early 2029, stories The Irish Star.

Royal Lytham and its closely bunkered fairways, however, are just two years away from welcoming back the Claret Jug. “Royal Lytham and 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,” Darbon said.

“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.

“We are grateful to the members of Royal Lytham and St Annes and the local authorities for their help in making this occur. We look ahead to having fun with another improbable championship on England’s golf coast in 2028.”

Tim Walker, Chairman of Council at Royal Lytham and St Annes, added: “We are honoured to be chosen as the host venue for The 156th Open in 2028. The Club has a long and profitable affiliation with The Open, and we take great satisfaction in our place within the Championship’s historical past.

“It is fitting that this announcement comes as we mark 100 years since Bobby Jones’ victory here in 1926 and the granting of our Royal status.

“We look ahead to welcoming the world’s main gamers, together with spectators and audiences from across the globe, to our hyperlinks on England’s golf coast.”