How does a golf club get to call itself ‘Royal’?
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This week’s 152nd Open Championship, is one of 69 "Royal" clubs from around the world — and seven…
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Korean duo Hyosong Lee and Seonghyeon An win R&A Junior Open, Morocco’s Sofia Essakali impressively finished in solo third
The first time Korea has appeared on the Junior Open trophy since its inception.
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Sergio Garcia gets into heated exchange with rules officials after slow-play warning at Open qualifier
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He’s in the mix to earn one of the four spots up for grabs at West Lancashire after…
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Golf to be brought into schools in Oman
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Developed through The R&A's Unleash Your Drive in Schools Programme.
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Oman Golf Association and The R&A strengthen growth
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And in turn, support the wider strategy of Oman Vision 2040.
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R&A names Mark Darbon new chief executive, replacing the retiring Martin Slumbers
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Just in time for the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon later this month, in waiting.
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USA’s Melanie Green wins the 121st Women’s Amateur Championship at Portmarnock
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The 22-year-old is the first American to win the prestigious title since Kelli Kuehne in 1996 at Royal…
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Schools across UAE to introduce golf into physical education classes
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The Emirates Golf Federation will be working with the Emirates Schools Establishment and The R&A.
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Denmark’s Jacob Skov Olesen cruises to victory in the 129th Amateur Championship
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Olesen, 25, defeated Dominic Clemons of England, 4 & 3, in the 36-hole final at Ballyliffin Golf Club’s…
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UAE supports The R&A’s Foundation to develop golf for individuals and communities worldwide
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A number of golf-related programmes have been developed thanks to donations generated by a global philanthropy programme.
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DP World Tour, The R&A and PGA TOUR launch Global Amateur Pathway
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The initiative creates new opportunities for world’s best amateur players.
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His Majesty King Charles III becomes Patron of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews
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The role has been accepted by reigning Monarchs since HM King William IV in 1834.
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NetJets announces partnership with The R&A
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Over 50 professional golfers choose NetJets year after year – including eight of the last 10 Open champions.
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St Andrews Clubhouse reopens after largest undertaking in 100 years
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In early 2017, it was revealed there were still no changing facilities for females within the R&A clubhouse.
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Inform Abu Dhabi City Golf Club take the 3rd round of Golf Sixes League
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The league is a development initiative, supported by The R&A and the Emirates Golf Federation, which introduces young people…
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The R&A issues exemption categories for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon
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The last time The Open was held at Royal Troon was 2016.
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Inaugural Africa Amateur Championship to tee off at Majestic Leopard Creek
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The first ever playing of the Africa Amateur Championship will feature 72 of the continent’s most promising elite…
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Martin Slumbers to step down as R&A CEO by end of 2024
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“It has been a privilege to serve golf at the highest level” Slumbers
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