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28/04/2026Résumé IA

AIG Women's Open Prize Fund Hits Record $10m Despite Tournament Being Unprofitable

The AIG Women's Open has increased its prize fund for a sixth consecutive year to a record $10m (£7.4m), despite the tournament not being profitable. R&A chief executive Mark Darbon said the organization treats the investment as "critical" for growing the women's game, with around 50,000 spectators expected at the 50th Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes from July 30-August 2. While the purse lags behind the men's Open Championship's $17m, Darbon said sustainability is key.

AIG Women's Open prize fund rises to record $10m despite tournament being unprofitable

The AIG Women's Open will offer a record $10m (£7.4m) prize fund this year, marking a sixth consecutive increase despite the tournament not being profitable. R&A chief executive Mark Darbon said the organization treats the investment as 'critical' while focusing on audience growth for the women's game. The championship runs July 30 - August 2 at Royal Lytham & St Annes, expected to draw 50,000 spectators for the 50th Women's Open.

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R&A to impose two-shot penalty for misconduct at Open as golf ball rollback plans confirmed

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Sport·27/04/2026Résumé IA

R&A to impose two-shot penalty for misconduct at Open as golf ball rollback plans confirmed

R&A chief executive Mark Darbon has announced that players guilty of on-course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at July's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The new code of conduct follows incidents involving Sergio Garcia damaging a tee box at the Masters and Bob MacIntyre swearing on course. Darbon also confirmed plans to limit golf ball distance, potentially delaying implementation to 2030 after stakeholder feedback.

Open final round could start earlier to avoid World Cup final clash

The R&A's chief executive Mark Darbon says "we will attempt to avoid a clash" with the World Cup final with The Open finishing on the same day.

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