# McIlroy and others call for longer major season to boost golf

Rory McIlroy and other top golfers are advocating for extending the major championship season to increase interest and revenue in golf. The current condensed schedule of majors may be limiting opportunities for growth and fan engagement. A longer season could reshape the professional golf calendar.

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/14/the-open-rory-mcilroy-jon-rahm-scottie-scheffler-golf-majors) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:45:30 GMT