Ivor Robson, who never missed a tee time during 41 years as official starter at the British Open, was 83. Tiger Woods and other golfers express appreciation.
Ivor Robson, the official starter for the British Open for 41 years, has died at age 83, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club announced Tuesday. He delivered his famous 'on the tee' announcement in his distinctive sing-song tone and Scottish accent for every golfer who played in the Open from 1975-2015, famously avoiding bathroom breaks in order to not miss a tee time. He also served as the official starter of the PGA European Tour for 40 years.
” Robson was born and made his home in Moffat, Scotland. Described by the R&A as a 'fiercely private man who enjoyed playing when he could at his beloved Moffat Golf Club,' Robson worked his first and last Open championships in his home country, at Carnoustie in 1975 and at St. Andrews in 2015. “It has been a wonderful career,' he said at the time of his retirement. 'It's been a great honor.
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