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R&A Appoints Mark Darbon As Chief Executive

Organization turns to CEO of Northampton Saints to replace the retiring Martin Slumbers. Plus, an Open Final Qualifying preview.

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Mark Darbon (R&A)

Mark Darbon has been appointed Chief Executive of The R&A and Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

The 45-year-old CEO of Premiership Rugby’s Northampton Saints will take over for the retiring Martin Slumbers in November.

Darbon’s other past roles in sports business suggests a broad range of experience outweighing …

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