The Latest Breaking News from RA

Martin Slumbers, CEO of the R&A since 2015, to step down by year’s end

"In any career, there is a time to allow the next generation to have its turn."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 10, 2024

R&A CEO Martin Slumbers To Step Down By The End Of 2024

Slumbers - who is also secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews - has announced he is to step down by the end of 2024 after nine years in both roles

Golf Monthly · Jan 10, 2024

R&A CEO Martin Slumbers announces surprise exit amid golf’s turmoil

The R&A has surprisingly announced Martin Slumbers is to leave his role as the chief executive

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024

R&A in talks to fund Saudi golf schemes as kingdom’s acceptance grows

The R&A said: ‘Discussions are taking place about supporting potential development projects,’ while there is speculation PIF could use the Open to increase its golf footprint

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023

The PGA Tour, LIV Golf And PIF Saga - A Timeline Of Events From 2023

The biggest soap opera ever in golf continued to play out in front of our eyes in 2023 - take a look at the timeline of events from the biggest saga in sport

Golf Monthly · Dec 22, 2023

Ireland link has Schmidt as Wallabies coach contender

David Nucifora and Peter Horne taking on key RA roles after helping Ireland to world No.1 has raised the prospect of Joe Schmidt coaching the Wallabies.

AAP · Dec 21, 2023

Nick Price sounds off on golf ball rollback: ‘Equipment is making all of our great courses redundant’

"The sweet spot on the driver is the size of a peach now. When I was playing it was the size of a pea."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2023

Cheika quits Pumas, RA not ruling out Wallabies return

Michael Cheika's decision to quit his post with the Pumas has raised the inevitable question as to whether or not he will return as Wallabies coach.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Padraig Harrington Makes Bold Prediction For Women's Game

Padraig Harrington says the golf ball rollback could end up helping some players in the women's game to compete with the men in the future

Golf Monthly · Dec 15, 2023

'It's For The Greater Good Of The Game. To Be Honest, Five Percent Was Soft' - Padraig Harrington Goes On Passionate Rant To Defend Golf Ball Rollback

Padraig Harrington has backed the golf ball rollback plan as much-needed for "the greater good of the game" and thinks that it could have gone even further

Golf Monthly · Dec 15, 2023