The R&A

Written by

Martin Slumbers

The numbers game

Growing the game when the pros are divided.

R&A launches International Turfgrass Research initiative to advance worldwide sustainability in golf

R&A launches International Turfgrass Research initiative to advance worldwide sustainability in golf

Projects will be funded to develop practical solutions to challenges facing the management of turfgrass and golf courses worldwide.

USGA / R&A - Head-scratching hiccups - Rollback

Head-scratching hiccups, the USGA, R&A flip-flop

M. James Ward examines why rule-making organisations failed to act in a timely manner and then abandoned an initial rollback solution more suitable for recreational…

Martin Slumbers to step down from the R&A

Martin Slumbers to step down from the R&A

He will oversee The Open, the the AIG Women’s Open and the 43rd Curtis Cup match before relinquishing his role by the end of the…

Architecture - Royal Liverpool Pt.2

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Liverpool Golf Club Pt.2

151st Open Championship. M. James ward talked to representatives from Mackenzie & Ebert who were hired to assist in updating the course.

Architecture - Royal Liverpool Pt.1

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Liverpool Golf Club Pt.1

151st Open Championship. M. James ward talked to representatives from Mackenzie & Ebert who were hired to assist in updating the course.

Royal Birkdale to host Open Championship in 2026

Royal Birkdale to host Open Championship in 2026

It will be the 11th time the Southport course has staged the event.

The R&A launches new learn to play initiative with star studded campaign and digital platform

The launch of Golf.Golf was supported by R&A ambassador and singer songwriter Niall Horan

Golf’s “other” ticking time bomb

The staging of this week’s U.S. Open at LACC pushed aside momentarily the pending marriage of the PGA TOUR and LIV. M. James Ward examines…

Paul Lawrie

Kipp Popert hopes inaugural G4D Open inspires more disabled people to play golf

Popert will be among 80 male and female players from 19 countries competing at Woburn from May 10-12.

The 150th Open at St Andrews generated over £300 million in economic benefit

The 150th Open at St Andrews generated over £300 million in economic benefit

The total economic benefit delivered last year is the highest in the history of the Championship

The Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool Golf Club

Preventing protesters disrupting Open not a new challenge, say organisers

Protesters have interrupted the World Snooker Championship and delayed the Grand National in recent days.

New quick guide to the rules of golf released

New quick guide to the rules of golf released

Aims to help beginner golfers become familiar with the basics of the Rules

Initial reaction to golf ball rollback outlined

Initial reaction to golf ball rollback outlined

Neither an alternative elite golf ball nor bifurcation favored. M. James Ward analyzes the pathway ahead. The USGA and R&A take center stage with plenty…

Drawing lines in the sand blown away by timidity and time

Drawing lines in the sand blown away by timidity and time

The need for an elite golf ball for certain competitions could have been alleviated if the USGA and R&A acted sooner. M. James Ward outlines…

Golf on prescription

‘Golf on prescription’ pilot launched in Fife

Health initiative has been piloted to encourage a more active lifestyle

Sustainable golf week drives green agenda forward

Sustainable golf week drives green agenda forward

Inaugural event designed to help reflect, celebrate & inspire industry efforts