The Voice of The Open, Ivor Robson, Passes Away at 83
Legendary Open Championship first tee announcer Ivor Robson has passed away at the age of 83.
Robson had been the starter at The Open for 41 years and announced the names of everyone from Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
“We are deeply saddened to hear of Ivor’s passing. As official starter at The Open for over 40 years, his voice was instantly recognizable and synonymous with the Championship for players and millions of golf fans worldwide,” said Martin Slumbers, CEO of the R&A.
Robson’s last Open Championship came in 2015 at St. Andrews.