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I’ve Faced Golf’s Male Chauvinists For Decades… The R&A’s New Captain Is My Ultimate Reward

Experienced golfer Carly Cummins reflects on her own battles with discrimination and why Claire Dowling's appointment is the landmark victory the game needs

Golf Monthly · May 12

'Too Little, Too Late' - Ian Baker-Finch Questions Golf Ball Rollback

The former Open Champion fears golf's ball rollback is too little and too late as courses continue to lengthen and rounds take longer

Golf Monthly · Jan 9

Hosting golf’s Open generated £280m economic benefit for NI, research suggests

The assessment was jointly commissioned by tournament organisers The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Past Winners At Royal Portrush

The host venue for the 2025 Open, Royal Portrush, has been the scene of some high-profile events through the years – here’s who’s won at the course

Golf Monthly · Jun 19, 2025

In The Mag: Unleash Your Driver, New Gear Special, Bob MacIntyre Exclusive, Beware The Bandits & Much More!

Get your hands on the latest issue of Golf Monthly magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Thursday, February 20

Golf Monthly · Feb 20, 2025

Iconic Scottish golf course to host 2027 Open Championship

An iconic and historic Scottish golf course has been announced as the host of the 2027 Open Championship.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

Peru To Host The 2026 Latin America Amateur Championship

Lima Golf Club in Peru will play host to the 2026 Latin America Championship. The news was announced this morning in a press conference in Buenos Aires.

Golf Monthly · Jan 16, 2025

Is Golf Too Expensive? Our In-Depth Investigation Into How Much The Sport Costs To Play

Golf has often struggled with the image of being an expensive sport, but how affordable is it to play the game?

Golf Monthly · Dec 12, 2024

R&A agrees to deal to hold major championships in Scotland as part of 11-year agreement

A total of 14 championships will be held in Scotland across various venues during the term of the partnership.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2024

Mark Darbon appointed CEO of R&A, replacing Martin Slumbers

“We were greatly impressed with Mark’s knowledge and experience of the global sport industry."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2024