As he prepares to leave the office of R&A chief executive, Peter Dawson appears to have had a change of heart regarding Donald Trump's recent comments about immigrants, and what impact they might have on decisions about future Open Championship venues.
Dawson has been at the helm of the R&A for 17 years, and he announced last April that he would be stepping down. Friday marks his final day in office, and he will be succeeded by Martin Slumbers.
Trump's controversial comments about Mexican immigrants drew ire among the golf community this summer and led to the removal - and ultimate cancellation - of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, which was originally slated for Trump National in Los Angeles.