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Why Universal Golf Ball Rollback Is Like Using A Wrecking Ball To Crush An Ant

The universal rollback of the ball is an extreme solution to a niche problem within golf, and it’s not good news for amateurs.

Golf Monthly

Mammoth 8,000-Yard South African Open Venue Extends Record For Longest Course On Tour

Blair Atholl Golf in South Africa was the first course to break the 8,000-yard mark on the DP World Tour - and this year it's even longer

Golf Monthly

'One Of The Most Respected Figures In Golf' - Expert Rules Official To Bring 37-Year Career To A Close

Chief Referee David Rickman will retire next October after 37 years with The R&A

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'We Have Made A Decision' - R&A To Reveal Plan To Tackle Golf Ball Distances By End Of The Year

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers says a decision has been made about tackling golf ball distances, and will be released by the end of the year

Golf Monthly

World Handicap System: R&A Chief Calls For More General Play Score Submissions

R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers discusses the World Handicap System as The R&A and USGA outline changes for 2024

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'It's A Wonderful Golf Course' - R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers On Portmarnock's Open Aspirations

R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers discusses the potential inclusion of Portmarnock on The Open's rota of host venues

Golf Monthly

Masters not changing qualifying criteria for LIV golfers in 2024, Fred Ridley says

The majors aren't here to serve LIV Golf.

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Playing with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, LIV Golf’s Peter Uihlein firmly in hunt at DP World Tour event

Were there any juicy discussions between Al-Rumayyan and Slumbers about Saudi involvement in the future of the game?

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'That's What We're Going To Drive Towards' - Slumbers Targeting Bigger Crowds For AIG Women's Open

Martin Slumbers wants the tournament to attract attendances of 250,000 in the future

Golf Monthly

Dusek: Jay Monahan’s memo starts the bargaining with the USGA and R&A

If support from McIlroy, Woods and more gave cause for optimism, Monahan's memo was a reminder that nothing is settled.

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‘A Crying Shame’ - Westwood On Lack Of DP World Tour Events Ahead Of Ryder Cup

Lee Westwood says the three-week gap before the next DP World Tour event is too big right in the middle of a battle for Ryder Cup spots

Golf Monthly

Yasir Al-Rumayyan, R&A’s Martin Slumbers secretly met during 2023 British Open

R&A officials confirmed the meeting but would not provide comment on a private discussion.

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Report: R&A And LIV Golf Bosses Hold Talks At The Open

Martin Slumbers is reported to have met with Yasir Al-Rumayyan at Royal Liverpool on Sunday

Golf Monthly

From £10 To $16.5m - How The Open Prize Money Has Grown Through The Years

A look at the prize money on offer at The Open since it was first played in 1860

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Watch: Protesters attempt to disrupt British Open with minimal success

As Slumbers predicted, the environmental group “Just Stop Oil” attempted to make a mark at Royal Liverpool.

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Lynch: The majors should make a statement on golf’s cash arms race — pay players nothing!

The PGA Tour is delivering financial windfalls not seen since Bernie Madoff was the toast of Wall Street.

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Local Hero Matthew Jordan Gets 151st Open Underway

The 27-year-old Hoylake member entered the history books by hitting the opening tee shot on Thursday

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Player 'Targeted' By Environmental Activist At 150th Open - R&A Chief Reveals

Martin Slumbers revealed that 'one of the most senior players in the field' was targeted at St Andrews

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The Independent UK

British Open goes from brown grass to green. Silver is the color that matters.

The ever-changing nature of links golf has come to Royal Liverpool for the British Open

The Hindu

Explosion in golf's prize money not sustainable, warns British Open chief

British Open organisers the R&A warned on Wednesday that golf cannot jeopardise its financial future by ever increasing prize money for players after the influx of cash to the sport from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). Backed by the PIF, the breakaway LIV Golf series lured star names such…

The Independent UK

Open organisers opt for final-day theatre as Rory McIlroy eyes end to major wait

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers is hoping for a dramatic climax to the tournament on Sunday.

The Independent UK

R&A chief Martin Slumbers doesn't rule out Saudi funding for British Open

R&A chief Martin Slumbers won't rule out taking money from Saudi Arabia's national wealth fund

Golf Monthly

Martin Slumbers Not Ruling Out Saudi Investment In The Open

The R&A's chief executive Martin Slumbers addressed how The Open might look in the years to come in his annual press conference

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R&A officials worry about activists, protesters after admitting to thwarting British Open threat in 2022

R&A CEO Martin Slumbers on Wednesday conceded that it is a concern.

The Guardian - UK

R&A chief reveals St Andrews stopped ‘credible protest threat’ at Open last year

Martin Slumbers, the chief executive of the R&A, has revealed a ‘very credible threat’ was made against last year’s Open Championship by environmental protestors

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