The R&A's chief executive Mark Darbon says "we will attempt to avoid a clash" with the World Cup final with The Open finishing on the same day. The Open Championship's final round may be brought forward in an "attempt to avoid a clash" with the World Cup final this summer. Golf's oldest major, which is being played at Royal Birkdale in Southport, finishes on Sunday, 19 July, the same day as ... [1678 chars]