'As official starter at The Open for over 40 years, his voice was instantly recognizable and synonymous with the Championship.'
Ivor Robson, the longtime starter at the British Open known for his distinctive voice, has died at the age of 83.
"We are deeply saddened to hear of Ivor's passing," said Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A."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. It was in 2015 when he announced his retirement, working the British Open at St. Andrews for the final time, before making his final announcements when the curtain came down on the DP World Tour season in Dubai in November 2015.
"It has been a wonderful career. It’s been a great honor. The way I have been treated by players, officials, sponsors … thank you all very much."Robson also served for over 40 years as the DP World Tour’s official starter with his “on the tee” message delivered in his brogue at famous golf venues around the globe.
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