The Latest Breaking News from RA

R&A and USGA propose rule to bring in option of using distance-reducing ball

The Model Local Rule (MLR) is intended for use only in elite competitions and, if adopted, will have no impact on recreational golf.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

USGA, R&A propose rolling back the ball for elite golfers, but not changing equipment for recreational players

After years of research, the USGA and R&A are ready to start reducing distance — and they are going after the golf ball.

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 · Mar 14, 2023

Opinion: Now’s the time for a match-play major open championship for men and women

A match play major for men and women makes perfect sense for the good of the game, on so many levels.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 2023

Jones' huge Wallabies call on out-of-favour Vunivalu

Suliasi Vunivalu remains sidelined for the Queensland Reds but should clear his off-season schedule based on new Wallabies coach Eddie Jones' shining appraisal.

AAP · Feb 24, 2023

Padraig Harrington, Cristie Kerr among finalists for World Golf Hall of Fame 2024 induction class

Final selections for the 2024 World Golf Hall of Fame induction class will be announced the week of March 6.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2023

Judge rules PGA Tour can add Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan as defendants in LIV Golf countersuit

The hits keep coming for LIV Golf and the Public Investment Fund in U.S. federal court.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2023

Open chiefs make decision on LIV stars amid uncertainty over Cam Smith's participation

A decision has been made by Open Championship organisers confirming whether LIV Golf rebels can compete in golf's oldest major tournament at Royal Liverpool in July

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 21, 2023

Merseyside bar that kickstarted bustling Northern Quarter

Fadi is known across the town as "Mr RA Bar"

Liverpool Echo · Feb 18, 2023