Could England cause the Open final round to move?
The Open Championship could bring forward Sunday's last round tee times to avoid a clash with the World Cup final, if England make it.
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"We're obviously conscious of other events happening on that date. As we approach the championship, we'll ensure we try and avoid that clash wherever possible."
— Mark Darbon , Executive
"I was hoping for a later tee time."
— Justin Rose , Athlete
Key People
Justin Rose is a professional golfer from England.
Louis Oosthuizen is a professional golfer and runner-up at The Open Championship in 2015.
Marc Leishman is a professional golfer who finished third at The Open Championship in 2015.
Mark Darbon is the chief executive of the R&A.
Matt Fitzpatrick is a professional golfer from England.
Matthew Baldwin is a professional golfer from England.
Zach Johnson is a professional golfer who won The Open Championship in 2015.
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The Open Championship could bring forward Sunday's last round tee times to avoid a clash with the World Cup final, if England make it.
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