The R&A in the news

Bryan Newman and Gia Raad return to defend their titles at the Africa Amateur Championships held at Royal Johannesburg Golf Club with 72 players from 21 countries.

The R&A launched its Community Golf Instructor Award in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda to grow grassroots golf and increase access for diverse communities.

Muirfield is in positive talks with The R&A to host The Open again, supported by Rory McIlroy, despite some infrastructure challenges.

The USGA and R&A are reconsidering the timing and phased rollout of the golf ball distance rollback, possibly delaying it to 2030 for all players to simplify implementation amid ongoing debate and rising driving distances.

The Farmfoods Scottish Challenge supported by The R&A 2026 is a 2026 Challenge Tour golf event in England with prize money at stake.

The Rolex Grand Final supported by The R&A 2026 is a Challenge Tour golf event held in Mallorca with prize money for players.

Rory McIlroy supports reinstating Muirfield as an Open Championship venue after the club ended its ban on women members and hosted the 2022 Women’s Open.

Carlos Tevez's unapproved role as a caddie at the 2012 Open Championship was criticized by the R&A for breaking tradition and golf etiquette.

USGA and The R&A are considering delaying and simplifying the golf ball distance rollback rule to a single implementation date in 2030 for all players.

USGA and R&A may delay and unify the golf ball distance rollback to 2030 for all players, replacing the phased approach.

The USGA and R&A are considering delaying and possibly consolidating the golf ball distance rollback to 2030 after stakeholder concerns about the phased approach.

The R&A is opposing a trademark application by The Ancient Links Golf Company over the use of 'ancient' in golf-related business names.

USGA and The R&A are reconsidering the phased rollout of new golf ball distance rules, possibly moving to a single implementation date in 2030 due to stakeholder concerns.

The R&A and USGA have issued new Model Local Rules for golf competitions starting in 2026, which committees may adopt but do not change the main Rules of Golf.

The R&A and USGA are the two main governing bodies that define golf's rules and standards globally, with the R&A overseeing all regions except the U.S. and Mexico.

The R&A is facilitating expert-led discussions and learning on sustainable golf course management at the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition.

USGA and The R&A are considering delaying the golf ball distance rollback rule to a single 2030 implementation date for all players, instead of a phased rollout starting in 2028 for elite golfers.

The 2024 Open at Royal Troon brought funding to local Troon projects focused on biodiversity, education, and community wellbeing.