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
October 2022
R&A dismisses Donald Trump claim it wants the Open back at Turnberry
Donald Trump, who owns Turnberry, said: ‘The Open wants to come back,’ while Bryson DeChambeau said he is suing the PGA Tour on ‘principle’
July 2022
Tiger Woods blasts LIV rebels for turning their back on those who made them – video
Woods accused players who have signed on with LIV Golf of turning their backs on the PGA and DP Tours, who gave them the opportunity to build their careers.
August 2020
Sportblog
Prince Andrew links pose awkward questions before R&A's Women's Open
The R&A has the Duke of York as an honorary member and may fear a backlash if his status with the club were to change
October 2019
Sportblog
R&A finally gets round to installing a women’s changing room
Ewan Murray
Five years after finally admitting female members the R&A has finally made a decision to let them get changed on the premises at the Old Course
February 2018
R&A’s Portmarnock alliance sends a dismal message
Ewan Murray
Next year’s Amateur Championship will take place at a club which retains a male-only membership policy and the R&A’s explanation does golf no favours
February 2016
Sportblog
R&A between rock and a hard place over Trump and Turnberry Open
The Republican presidential candidate’s recent comments do not sit well with golf’s attempts to be more inclusive but a solution may not be straightforward
January 2015
Royal Troon Golf Club announces review of female member policy
Royal Troon Golf Club has avoided a wave of negative publicity at next year’s Open Championship by announcing a ‘comprehensive review’ of current policy regarding female members
September 2014
R&A golf club ends 260-year ban on women members
St Andrews expects yes vote on allowing women members for the first time
July 2014
Sportblog
Donald Trump’s transformation will make Turnberry Open worth the wait
Ewan Murray: The billionaire owner is often criticised but he has proved his good intentions for golf in the UK and Ireland and his proposed changes to Turnberry are overdue
April 2014
Peter Dawson to step down as chief executive of the R&A in 2015
Peter Dawson is to retire next year as chief executive of the R&A after 16 years with the governing body in charge of the Rules of Golf and organising the Open
March 2014
How the ancient Greeks shaped modern mathematics – video animation
A Royal Institution animation about a group of revolutionary thinkers who changed the way we see mathematics
July 2013
Royal and Ancient chief executive stands up for male-only golf clubs – video
PGA Tour players react to ban on anchored putting – video
May 2013
Golf's governing bodies ban anchored putters from 2016 – video
Ban on anchored putting strokes may drive a wedge through golf
April 2013
Royal & Ancient 'will not bully' clubs into accepting women members
The Royal and Ancient's chief executive, Peter Dawson, said it would not threaten clubs over male-only memberships as they were acting legally
August 2012
Gordon Brown calls on R&A golf club to admit female members
Former PM says Scotland's Royal and Ancient should follow lead of Augusta National in US, which dropped men-only rule
July 2012
Royal & Ancient expected to bring forward review of long-handle putters
Golf's governing bodies are expected to rule on long-handled putters in the next few months
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