The conclusion of The Open at Royal Birkdale leaves an eight-and-a-half-month gap before the next major, prompting debate over the structure of golf's premier events.
Jon Rahm, a two-time major champion, believes the sport could benefit from a longer, more international schedule. "I think it would be good for golf," Rahm said.
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"If you could have more golf elsewhere, I think it would be fine."
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Rahm suggested that major tournaments could be hosted in Australia, Europe, and Asia to reflect golf's global nature.
"It would be interesting to see a major happen in other parts of the world, in other continents," he explained.
"Golf being a global game and as big as it is, it's something that could be explored for sure."
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Currently, The Open is the only major held outside the United States, a stark contrast to the NFL's regular international ventures.
However, plans are underway for a future stop at Portmarnock in Ireland.
Financial considerations often dictate venue choices, Rahm noted, leading many excellent courses in the UK to be overlooked.
The current major cycle—Masters, US PGA Championship, US Open, and The Open—is packed into just 14 weeks, a pace some feel is too rushed.
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While the long wait builds anticipation for the Masters, questions arise about whether this structure best serves the sport.
