Nov 15th, 2015 Article
R&A Announce Open Qualifying Events
The R&A has announced the events, which will make up qualifying for next year's British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland.
Oct 26th, 2015 Article
Rule Changes for 2016 from USGA and R&A
The USGA and R&A have announced four changes to the Rules of Golf, including the much-anticipated ban on the anchored stroke. This is that they have come up with.
Sep 25th, 2020 Article
R&A announces four new honorary members
Four of golf’s great champions have accepted invitations to become Honorary Members of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. With 11 major championship victories between them Catriona Matthew OBE, Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington and Nick Price are among the most successful and influential professional golfers of the modern era and are outstanding ambassadors for the sport.
Mar 15th, 2022 Article
R&A announces new Open qualifying courses
Four of the finest golf courses in Great Britain and Ireland have been confirmed as new venues to stage Final Qualifying for The Open. Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald Links, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire will host qualifying events starting in 2023 until 2026 when tour players, club professionals and elite amateurs compete for places in golf’s original championship.
Aug 12th, 2020 Article
Faldo Series signs up to R&A’s Women In Golf Charter
The Faldo Series has marked its continued commitment to growing junior golf for both girls and boys around the world by becoming the latest signatory of The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter.
Jul 18th, 2018 Article
R&A Confirm Phil is OUT if he repeats US Open fiasco
The R&A have released a disguised message warning Phil Mickelson against repeating his antics from Shinnecock Hills where he hit his ball in the hole whilst it was still moving, potentially rolling off the green.
Jul 1st, 2021 Article
R&A opens ticket ballot for The 150th Open
The ticket ballot for The 150th Open has opened today, giving golf fans around the world the opportunity to secure a ticket for the historic Championship. The 150th Open, taking place from 10-17 July 2022 in St Andrews, is set to be a true celebration of golf and the long history of golf’s original championship, as well as the many great champions who have lifted the iconic Claret Jug.
Jul 15th, 2020 Article
THE R&A launches inaugural E-Open
Gamers around the world will be able to test themselves against the unrelenting challenge of links golf as the inaugural e-Open presented by Mastercard launches today. “We are humbled to be selected by The R&A to produce the first-ever official e-Open and allow anyone with a smartphone or computer to have the chance to win it. Visit for more information on how to enter The e-Open.
Jul 4th, 2017 Article
R&A switches to $$$ for The Open prize fund
The R&S has announced that the winner of the 144th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale will win $US1.84 million from a total prize fund of $US10.25million.
Jul 26th, 2017 Article
IMG lose Open Golf shop
IMG have lost the R&A contract to run The Open golf merchandising shop, which will put a large dent in their corporate wallet, and more money into the R&A’s coffers.
Jul 19th, 2017 Article
Why The Open is closed for business
The R&A are not allowing ticket holders who leave the venue to be readmitted at this year’s tournament at Royal Birkdale, and it’s causing quite a stir not only in Southport, but in next year’s Open venue Carnoustie.
Feb 5th, 2017 Article
18–holes in the comfort of your own home?
We all know the challenges of actually getting out there and playing a proper round on a rainy day in February can defeat us all. But here’s a new solution.
