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News
09/05/22
Did you know this rule about teeing up your ball ahead of the tee markers?
If you tee up your ball outside of the tee markers on the tee box, do you receive a penalty if you hit your shot without realising it?
The Open
31/03/22
St. Andrews light show commemorates history of The Open Championship
The colours of the Ukrainian flag were also beamed on to the clubhouse during the state-of-the-art production at the home of golf.
News
18/03/22
Did you know this CONTROVERSIAL rule on identifying your unmarked ball?
If you and your playing partner haven't marked your balls and you can't tell which is which, this can cause a big problem with the rules of golf.
News
05/03/22
R&A bans Russian golfers from upcoming events after Ukraine invasion
The R&A have joined other sporting bodies in condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Open
03/02/21
R&A Chief confirms The Open will go ahead with or without spectators
The Open was the only major that was cancelled last year, but it will take place later this year with or without the fans.
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