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The R&A
News
15/09/20
Golf helps improve mental health says R&A chief
R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers hopes golf can continue to grow over the coming months to help improve mental well-being.
News
27/02/20
R&A Chief believes golf needs to embrace change to survive
Martin Slumbers, chief executive of the R&A, wants to see golf embrace change in order to improve participation.
News
05/02/20
Patrick Cantlay says it's "ignorant" to overlook driving distance
Patrick Cantlay believes that distance is a major factor as to why the top players are so good, but doesn't see it as a problem in the sport.
News
05/02/20
R&A and USGA say long hitting needs to be slowed to save the sport
The R&A and USGA say "potential changes to the equipment rules" may be enforced to better the future of golf.
The Open
24/05/19
John Daly's request for golf cart at The Open "under consideration"
R&A contemplating whether or not to accept John Daly's request for a golf cart at Royal Portrush.
Course News
02/01/19
Scottish golf club votes to change 18-hole course into two loops of 9
Is this something you'd like to see more of in golf this season?
Equipment News
18/09/18
Online distance survey carried out by SMS is launched by USGA, R&A
SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC. administers new driving distance questionnaire for golf's governing bodies.
News
12/09/18
R&A sets out new vision to get more people into golf
R&A unveils new brand identity and a 'playbook' outlining its vision, purpose and values.
News
12/09/18
Golf’s new Rules published by R&A and USGA ahead of January 1, 2019
For the first time, a new Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf is being introduced.
News
01/08/18
USGA and R&A to restrict use of green-reading materials in 2019
Bryson DeChambeau probably won't be a fan of this move...
News
21/07/18
USGA and R&A to "severely restrict" info from green-reading books
Golf's governing bodies to crack down on green-reading books in 2019.
The Open
18/07/18
Here's the real reason why the R&A tested 30 players at The Open...
30 players tested for driver violations at The Open including Jason Day and Paul Casey.
News
06/06/18
Golf's governing bodies partner with GEO foundation to improve sport's environmental footprint
Golf going green? R&A and England Golf will work with golf clubs to improve sport's environmental impact.
News
29/05/18
R&A unveils Women in Golf Charter in bid to increase participation
Women in Golf Charter: R&A wants more women to play golf, and also work in the industry.
News
15/05/18
USGA and R&A launch golf driving distance debate website
Driving distance website to gather research and opinions on how distance affects golfers.
News
12/03/18
Final changes to new Rules of Golf include HUGE amendments
New set of golf rules set for January 1, 2019 - what do you make of these changes?
News
21/02/18
USGA and R&A propose new World Handicap System
WHS takes 6 handicapping systems and aligns them under a single system.
News
26/07/17
R&A chief slams golf coverage of BBC
Royal & Ancient's Martin Slumbers labels BBC's golf coverage "tired and outdated" - do you agree?
News
19/07/17
R&A puts a stop to players taking Birkdale shortcut
Golf's governing body says no to players taking a shortcut at the ninth.
News
24/01/17
USGA and R&A ready for major shake up to rules of golf
Golf's governing bodies want to "simplify the code by which the game is played."
News
08/12/16
Penalty removed for accidentally causing a ball to move on the green
USGA and R&A see sense and modify ruling on the green.
Interviews
26/10/16
Day in the Life: British Masters Rules Official Ashley Weller
PGA Rules Panel member on fixing Lee Westwood's mess, dropping Chris Wood from a beer tent, and perfoming under pressure at the Home of Golf.
News
27/10/15
New rules eliminate DQ for signing wrong cards
R&A reveals list of new rule changes
News
27/04/15
R&A survey: 70% happy with pace of play
R&A slow-play survey finds 70% 'happy' with pace of rounds, 60% keen to speed up
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