“Thank you Ivor,” Tiger Woods pays heartfelt TRIBUTE to iconic Open Championship announcer Ivor Robson following his demise at the age of 83

Tiger Woods lead the tributes in golf world as legendary announcer Ivor Robson passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday.

“Thank you Ivor,” Tiger Woods pays heartfelt TRIBUTE to iconic Open Championship announcer Ivor Robson following his demise at the age of 83

Ivor Robson (L) and Tiger Woods (R) [Pic Credit: SI/Imago]

Recently the golfing fraternity lost a key member as announcer Ivor Robson passed away at the age of 83. Dubbed as “Voice of The Open” the veteran was one of the recognizable faces in majors, often seen introducing golfers. Golf legend Tiger Woods paid his tributes on Tuesday while thanking him for his services.

Woods is not someone who is too active on social media. He was though one of the first to pay his tribute to the late announcer. In a short but heartfelt note shared on his official Twitter (now called X) account, the 47-year-old paid his tribute.

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“Thank you Ivor for making each one of Open starts so memorable,” the three-time Open Championship winner wrote. It was a short but sweet note that resembled the respect Woods had for the iconic announcer.

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In a statement by the R&A, the organizers of the tournament, they said they were deeply saddened by his passing. “We are deeply saddened to hear of Ivor’s passing. His voice was instantly recognisable and synonymous with the championship for players and millions of golf fans worldwide,” the statement read.

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Ivor Robson: The iconic voice of golf who thrilled audiences for four decades

The passing of such an iconic member of a sport like Ivor Robson is hard to digest for many. For many years he was “The Voice” of the Open. His first tee introductions were something many would try to replicate while showcasing their love, respect, and admiration for Robson and his work on the field.

Ivor Robson (Pic Credit: Daily Record)

Born in 1940 in a small town in Scotland, Robson had been the announcer for the Open since 1975. In his 41 years at the helm, he would go on to introduce more than 18,995 golfers at the first tee. He would call it a day on his career following the 2015 Open Championship at St. Andrews. During his time, he saw some of the greatest triumphs and watched every stroke closely.

Robson initially started as a golfer but was unable to make it through the PGA Tour. He would then decide to switch careers and became an announcer for the Open and the DP World Tour. From the wins of Jack Nicklaus to Tom Watson and the riveting rivalry of Woods and Phil Mickelson, he saw it all.

Since Woods, the likes of Ian Poulter, Graeme McDowell, and many others their respect and offered him their heartfelt tributes. It is highly likely that golf will never witness another voice quite like him.

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