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The R&A Announces African Amateur Championship, With Open Place On Offer

The R&A has announced the launch of the African Amateur Championship to be held at Leopard Creek in South Africa next February

Golf Monthly · Jul 19, 2023

‘No direct intelligence’ of protester plans to target Open, says Martin Slumbers

The R&A chief executive revealed that ‘one of the most senior players’ had been targeted at St Andrews last year.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023

R&A hosting inaugural African Amateur Championship in 2024 at Leopard Creek

An invitational event for 20 elite women from the region will also be held at the venue.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023

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'I Was Holding Back The Tears' - Cam Smith On Returning The Claret Jug

The Australian is out to reclaim the Claret Jug he won in such thrilling fashion 12 months ago

Golf Monthly · Jul 17, 2023

5 Golf Courses No Longer On The Open Rota

Five of the Open courses have dropped off the rota. Why?

Golf Monthly · Jul 14, 2023

Royal Birkdale named host of 2026 British Open

"There are great clubs, there are great courses, and then there is Royal Birkdale — the combination of both."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023

Golf Officials React To PGA Tour, DP World Tour And LIV Merger

Officials from The R&A, USGA, LPGA and Augusta National have given their thoughts on the news

Golf Monthly · Jun 6, 2023

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R&A boss Martin Slumbers ‘pleased’ by LIV-PGA Tour-DP World Tour merger

The R&A said "we look forward to working with the new entity for the benefit of the sport globally" as to professional golf's new format.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2023

In The Mag: FREE Top 100 UK&I Courses Supplement, Rick Shiels World Exclusive, Play Better In 30 Minutes & More...

Get your hands on the latest issue of Golf Monthly magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday, April 6

Golf Monthly · Apr 6, 2023

Augusta National Chief Fred Ridley Explains Greg Norman Masters Snub

The LIV CEO was not invited to this year's Masters, calling the move "petty"

Golf Monthly · Apr 5, 2023

Scotland’s Catriona Matthew set to make history as first professional captain of Great Britain & Ireland Curtis Cup team

Matthew was a three-time Curtis Cupper and the first captain to lead Europe to back-to-back Solheim Cup wins.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023

TaylorMade Questions Golf Ball Bifurcation Plans

The equipment manufacturer has also invited feedback it can present to the game's governing bodies

Golf Monthly · Mar 21, 2023

Lynch: Despite gripes, there are reasons why PGA Tour players could eventually accept new golf ball rule

The first opportunity to make a stand against this measure is likely to be April 9, 2026. In Augusta, Georgia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

Golf chiefs reveal "atrocious" rule change which could see dramatic shift in sport

It has been a whirlwind year for the sport of golf and fans may be set to witness some more changes and the impact of those proposals could prove to be massive

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

USGA, R&A proposal to limit distance in elite golf is not intended to impact women

The distance impact is not intended to impact women.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Governing bodies aim to ‘bring the game along with us’ in shorter ball proposal

Advances in fitness and golf equipment technology have seen players hit the ball further and further in recent years.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Dusek: My takeaways from the USGA and R&A’s golf ball rollback press conference

Equipment writer David Dusek takes a look at the pros and cons of ball changes announced by the USGA and R&A.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 21, 2023

LIV Golf members will be allowed to play in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool, the R&A has announced

Notable LIV golfers exempt include Cam Smith, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.

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Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022

LIV Golf rebels handed 2023 Open boost as R&A chief breaks silence over potential ban

LIV golfers appear set to play at The Open Championship in 2023 at Royal Liverpool, with R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers claiming a potential ban would "betray 150 years of history"

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 29, 2022

R&A CEO on LIV Golf members and the Open: ‘We’re not banning anyone. We are not going to betray 150 years of history and have the Open not be open’

"If the game is not played with high value and respect, I have no chance to grow the game."

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

R&A dismisses Donald Trump claim it wants the Open back at Turnberry

Donald Trump, who owns Turnberry, said: ‘The Open wants to come back,’ while Bryson DeChambeau said he is suing the PGA Tour on ‘principle’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

‘Big-time’ Muirfield shakes off men-only past with hosting of Women’s Open

The lauded Scottish course admitted its first women members in 2017 with Georgia Hall among those delighted to be playing the links

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 3, 2022

AIG Women’s British Open prize money purse increases to $7.3 million, up 26 percent over last year

This history this week at Muirfield won’t be limited to the course.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Georgia Hall hails ‘important’ first women’s major at Muirfield

Much has changed in the six years since the venue was removed from the Open Championship rota

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2022

Gene Collier: The pursuit of more money defines 2022's summer of sports

PITTSBURGH — At its midpoint, the sporting summer of 2022 hasn't had a lot to recommend in terms of major news, unless you want to take a hard look at golf and college football, which, um, I do not.

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