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Golf’s modernised rules of amateur status published
Golf’s new Rules of Amateur Status have been published by The R&A and the USGA ahead of coming into effect on January 1, 2022.
27 Oct 2021
Five to watch at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Many of the finest players in the region will battle it out for the coveted Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) crown when the 12th edition of the championship is contested at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, November 3-6.
26 Oct 2021
R&A & USGA announce new model local rule limiting club length
The R&A and the USGA have announced that a new Model Local Rule (MLR G-10) will be available beginning on January 1 2022 to provide those running professional or elite amateur golf competitions with the option of limiting the maximum length of a golf club (excluding putters) to 46 inches.
13 Oct 2021
Defending champion and World No.1 set for Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
China’s defending champion Yuxin Lin is aiming for an unprecedented third Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) title but will face a stiff challenge from the in-form Japanese World No.1 Keita Nakajima and the cream of the region’s men’s talent.
12 Oct 2021
Europe defeat GB&I in Junior Vagliano Trophy
The Continent of Europe has won the Junior Vagliano Trophy after comprehensively defeating Great Britain and Ireland 14-4 at Hilversumsche Golf Club in the Netherlands.
11 Oct 2021
Ireland secures dramatic R&A Men’s Home Internationals win
Ireland won the R&A Men’s Home Internationals for the first time since 2017 after John Carroll’s side pipped Scotland to the title by half a point in a dramatic conclusion to the round-robin tournament at Hankley Common.
20 Sep 2021
The Open to return to Royal Portrush
The Open is set to make a triumphant return to Royal Portrush in 2025, marking an exciting new chapter in the history of golf’s original championship and providing another outstanding showcase for golf in Northern Ireland.
9 Sep 2021
Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific moves to Abu Dhabi Golf Club
The R&A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) have announced that the 2021 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship will be staged at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 10-13 November.
1 Sep 2021
Europe claim Jacques Léglise Trophy
The Continent of Europe has defeated Great Britain and Ireland 16½-8½ to win the Jacques Léglise Trophy at Falsterbo Golf Club in Sweden.
30 Aug 2021
AIG Women’s Open eliminate single-use plastic water bottles
The R&A, Mastercard and adidas are partnering to launch the Open Water Project at the 2021 AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie.
19 Aug 2021
Nakajima wins Mark H McCormack Medal as leading men’s amateur
Keita Nakajima of Japan has won the Mark H McCormack Medal as the leading men’s player in the 2021 World Amateur Golf Ranking.
19 Aug 2021
AIG Women’s Open sets a new benchmark with record prize fund
The AIG Women’s Open has set a new benchmark for prize money in women’s golf with the announcement that the prize fund for this year’s championship will increase by $1.3 million to $5.8 million with the winner earning $870,000.
19 Aug 2021
Bigham best of the Boys at Royal Cinque Ports
Jack Bigham defeated Riccardo Fantinelli on the first extra hole to win the final of the 94th R&A Boys’ Amateur Championship at Royal Cinque Ports.
16 Aug 2021
Delight for Darling again at Girls' Amateur
Hannah Darling fought off a late comeback bid from Beth Coulter to continue her dream summer and win the R&A Girls’ Amateur Championship at Fulford.
16 Aug 2021
Top ranked Hill among match play winners at Boy’s Amateur
Leading qualifier Jack Bigham is safely through to the second round of match play in the R&A Boys’ Amateur Championship at Royal Cinque Ports.
13 Aug 2021
Fulford rematch in the offing at Girls’ Amateur
Beth Coulter and Hannah Darling remained on course for another duel at Fulford after progressing to the quarterfinals of the R&A Girls’ Amateur Championship.
13 Aug 2021
Bigham leads R&A Boys’ Amateur at Royal Cinque Ports
Jack Bigham of England led the qualifiers into the match play stages of the R&A Boys’ Amateur Championship at Royal Cinque Ports as 144 players became 64 at the end of the second round of strokeplay qualifying.
12 Aug 2021
AIG Women’s Open celebrates 20 years since Se Ri Pak shone at Sunningdale
Exactly 20 years have passed since Se Ri Pak made history as the first South Korean winner of the AIG Women’s Open, sparking an incredible period of success for Asia with ten further champions since the historic moment for the championship.
12 Aug 2021
Rose Zhang earns second Mark H McCormack Medal
Rose Zhang of the United States of America has won the Mark H McCormack Medal as the leading female player in the 2021 World Amateur Golf Ranking. This is her second straight McCormack Medal, having also received the honour last October.
12 Aug 2021
Gourley leads qualifiers in R&A Girls’ Amateur
Rachel Gourley maintained her position at the top to lead strokeplay qualifying at the R&A Girls’ Amateur Championship at Fulford.
12 Aug 2021
Generation next head to AIG Women’s Open full of hope
The stage is set for golf’s newest champions to make history at the season’s fifth and final Major – the 2021 AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie, Scotland from 19-22 August.
5 Aug 2021
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