SUDDEN RETIREMENT OF OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP ORGANISER HILL

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By MARTIN DEMPSTER

David Hill, the man who has effectively organised the Open Championship for the last 30 years, last night announced his retirement from the position as the R and A's Director of Championships with immediate effect.
The decision, which has come out of the blue, was announced by Peter Dawson, the R and A's Chief Executive, and leaves the St Andrews-based organisation minus a vital cog in its wheel with this year's Open Championship, at Royal St George's, just over four months away.
"David Hill, the R and A's Director of Championships, has announced his decision to retire, with immediate effect," said the announcement. "David's R and A career spanned over 30 years of responsibility for staging the Open Championship and other R and A events."
Dawson, Hill's boss since he took over the reins following the retirement of Sir Michael Bonallack, added: "With David's retirement, we are losing a man with vast experience, whose immense contribution to the development of The Open has been invaluable. He leaves us with our thanks and very best wishes."
Addressing what the immediate effect Hill's sudden departure would have, Dawson added: "The R and A Championship Department will now report to me until a more permanent re-organisation is announced."

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