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Martin Slumbers
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Slumbers to step down as R&A boss
Martin Slumbers is to step down as CEO of the R&A by the end of 2024 after nine years in the role.
11 Jan 2024
Morri: Slumbers is a “voice of reason and wisdom”
What a breath of fresh air R&A CEO Martin Slumbers is.
14 Aug 2023
R&A, AIG extend Women’s Open partnership and increase purse
AIG has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s golf by extending its partnership with The R&A as title sponsor of the AIG Women’s Open through 2030.
10 Aug 2023
R&A CEO open to Saudi investment
R&A CEO Martin Slumbers says the golf governing body would entertain investment from the Saudi Public Investment Fund amid an ever-changing global sports landscape.
20 Jul 2023
The R&A launches African Amateur Championship
The first African Amateur Championship will be played at Leopard Creek, South Africa from 21-24 February 2024.
20 Jul 2023
Mixed opinions on Hoylake's new penultimate hole
You don't mess with tradition lightly at The Open – and when a new hole was created for the 151st edition to provide a 21st century thrill on the venerable Hoylake links, you just knew controversy was bound to follow.
20 Jul 2023
Same old Smith experiences unexpected emotions
Cameron Smith has had to hold back the tears as he handed back the Claret Jug as Open Champion at Hoylake – before revealing just how desperate he is to grab the famous old trophy back on Sunday.
18 Jul 2023
Cam trending to drink from Claret Jug once again
Cam Smith has revealed what a wrench it will be for him to hand back the Claret Jug, but he believes he's in the sort of form to have it in his clutches again by the end of next week.
17 Jul 2023
The Open purse increases for 2023
Cameron Smith will pocket a cool $4.5 million if can retain the Claret Jug he won last year.
13 Jul 2023
Model Local Rule proposal to limit golf ball distance at elite level announced
The R&A and USGA have proposed a Model Local Rule (MLR) that gives competition organisers the option to require use of golf balls that are tested under modified launch conditions to address the impacts of hitting distance in golf.
15 Mar 2023
Royal Melbourne to host 2023 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
The opening day of the Asia-Pacific Championship continues on the Amata Spring Country Club course, where seven Australians are hoping to claim the country’s third title.
27 Oct 2022
Huggan: LIV a little … but not too much
It isn’t often that golf administrators are seen to choke, but we might just be treated to such a sight (literally) at the conclusion of this 150th Open Championship.
16 Jul 2022
R&A chief condemns LIV Golf for “undermining” the game
R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers has come out swinging at LIV Golf for harming the perception of the game and “undermining” the cultural and spiritual aspects that make “golf so special.”
14 Jul 2022
The 150th Open at St Andrews to set attendance record
The 150th Open at St Andrews will be the largest in the Championship’s long history with a record-breaking 290,000 fans set to attend at the world-renowned Old Course from July 10-17.
26 Apr 2022
The R&A confirms special celebratory events at The 150th Open
The R&A marked 150 days to go to The 150th Open at St Andrews with the announcement of special activities that will take place before the first tee shot is struck at the Championship.
15 Feb 2022
Mickelson upset at new club length limit
Phil Mickelson has hit out at the 'amateurs' governing the game and called a new 46-inch restriction on club length 'stupid'.
13 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
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
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
Asia-Pacific Amateur heads to Dubai
The Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A today announced that the 12th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship is set to be held November 3-6 at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club in Dubai.
28 Jul 2021
Royal St.George's is not everyone's cup of tea
Royal St. George’s will take centre stage for the 149th Open Championship when the first groups take to the course at 3.35pm today (AEST).
15 Jul 2021
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