The R&A

The R&A

Spectator Sports

St Andrews, Fife 25,440 followers

Formed in 2004, The R&A engages in and supports activities undertaken for the benefit of the sport of golf.

About us

Based in St Andrews, The R&A governs the sport worldwide, outside of the United States and Mexico, and is organiser of The Open and AIG Women’s Open. The R&A acts on behalf of over 61 million golfers engaged in the sport in 145 countries and with the consent of 164 organisations from amateur and professional golf.

Industry
Spectator Sports
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
St Andrews, Fife
Type
Public Company
Founded
2004

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  • Construction work has officially commenced on the building of The R&A’s new Global Headquarters at St Andrews West. David Rickman MBE, who led on the planning for the development of the staff building before retiring from The R&A after a 37-year career in golf administration last October, had the honour of breaking ground to officially mark the start of construction. Rickman used a special 1890s ‘Bogey’ hole cutter provided by The R&A World Golf Museum for the ceremonial turnover of soil as work on the foundations of the project begins. More here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ea9vfyx4

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  • We have been on-site this week at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic sharing our new Roblox game - Just Swing - with a number of young visitors. Just Swing is a great opportunity for young people to start their journey in golf through a fun and interactive gaming experience 💙 We also welcomed players from the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) academy - they are in Dubai for a training and development camp ahead of the AAC which will take place in October at Emirates Golf Club.

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    Congratulations to our new Latin America Amateur Champion, Justin Hastings. With this achievement, Justin earns an exemption into The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush later this year 🏆 We were pleased to partner once again with the United States Golf Association (USGA) and Augusta National Golf Club on this championship, which aims to further develop the game of golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. More here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ediz6xN5

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    Applications are now open for the 2025 Royal and Ancient Golf Club Scholarship, designed to identify and nurture the next generation of golf's leaders. Last year saw the successful launch of the Scholarship, a collaboration between The R&A Foundation and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. The programme not only includes generous financial support for young individuals keen to commit their talents and energies to the future of golf, but connects them to other like-minded individuals and to The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews through mentorship from its members. Find out more about how to apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG8E5sF8

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    David Rickman has been appointed an MBE in HM the King’s New Year Honour’s List for services to golf ⛳️ Rickman retired from The R&A earlier this year after a 37-year career in golf administration at the governing body based in his home town of St Andrews. As an expert Rules official, he refereed at more than 130 prestigious events in golf around the world. In serving as Chief Referee at The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, Rickman marked his 34th Open Championship as a Rules official and 28th as Chief Referee. His final R&A championship was the AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews in August. More here - https://lnkd.in/eUUukvsC

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    Our new documentary, Rising: Inside the Curtis Cup, is now live on R&A TV and will be screened on Sky Sports Golf in the UK over the festive period ⛳️ Featuring fresh interviews with Catriona Matthew and key members of her team, the special 30-minute documentary goes behind-the-scenes to provide a unique insight into Great Britain and Ireland's historic win. Watch it in full here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePSND4rE

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    Catriona Matthew OBE, who led Great Britain and Ireland to a memorable Curtis Cup victory earlier this year, will continue as Captain for the match against the United States of America at Bel-Air Country Club in 2026. Matthew masterminded a first win in eight years for GB&I with a thrilling 10½-9½ triumph at Sunningdale in September – a success featured in a new R&A documentary, Rising: Inside the Curtis Cup, to be aired this week. More here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFrTShQM

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