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R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers

R&A boss says rule change to reduce golf ball distance is ‘proportionate’

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods supported the proposal but it was opposed by the PGA Tour and PGA of America.

Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings 49/2023

Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings 49/2023

Week 49 – 04/12/2023

Official World Golf Ranking 48/2023

Official World Golf Ranking 48/2023

Week 48 – 03/12/2023

Tiger Woods

I’ve knocked off a lot of rust – Tiger Woods pleased with progress in comeback

The 47-year-old finished level par at the Hero World Challenge in his first tournament since ankle surgery earlier this year.

Investec South African Open Championship 2023 R4

Back-to-back wins for Dean Burmester in South Africa

Investec South African Open Championship R4

DP World Tour Rankings 02/2024

DP World Tour Rankings 02/2024

Week 02 – 03/12/2023

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says rule change ‘will make no difference to the average golfer’

McIlroy and Tiger Woods spoke out in support of the proposal but it was opposed by the PGA Tour.

ISPS HANDA Australian Open 2023 R4

Joaquin Niemann wins first DP World Tour title in playoff

ISPS HANDA Australian Open R4

Hero World Challenge 2023 R3

Scottie Scheffler leading in the Bahamas

Hero World Challenge R3

Investec South African Open Championship 2023 R3

South African duo take lead heading into the final day

Investec South African Open Championship R3

Australian Open

Rikuya Hoshino joins Min Woo Lee in the lead

ISPS HANDA Australian Open R3

Hero World Challenge 2023 R2 - Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods says fatigue to blame for dropped shots in closing holes

Woods shot a two-under-par 70 in the second round of the Hero World Challenge.

Investec South African Open Championship 2023 R2

Jesper Svensson moves into lead at halfway point

Investec South African Open Championship R2

ISPS Handa Australian Open 2023 R2 - Min Woo Lee

Min Woo Lee continues fine form in hunt for home double

The men’s, women’s and all abilities events are taking place simultaneously Down Under.

Tiger Woods during the first round of the Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods admits ‘I’m sore’ after making comeback at Hero World Challenge

Woods is eight shots off the pace set by Brian Harman and Tony Finau in the Bahamas

Investec South African Open Championship 2023 R1. Joakim Lagergren

Joakim Lagergren shoots best round since Spring to take lead

Investec South African Open Championship R1

ISPS HANDA Australian Open 2023 R1

Cam Davis takes opening lead in Australia

ISPS HANDA Australian Open R1

Ukrainian junior golfers’ visit to Scotland ‘has changed their lives’

Ukrainian junior golfers’ visit to Scotland ‘has changed their lives’

The seven players came together for the first time to take part in the Project Ukraine golf camp.

European Ryder Cup team and Captain Luke Donald

Luke Donald humbled by players’ support for his return as Ryder Cup captain

Donald has been reappointed after masterminding a commanding victory in Rome earlier this year.

Luke Donald

Luke Donald reappointed European Ryder Cup captain for 2025 contest in New York

The 45-year-old becomes Europe’s first repeat captain since Bernard Gallacher performed the role in 1991, 1993 and 1995.