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David Rickman
The R&A's Director of Rules and Equipment Standards, David Rickman, has spent 22 years with The R&A. He recently took time to share his thoughts on a life in Rules.
The Decisions Book
The 2010 - 2011 Decisions on the Rules of Golf publication is out now. The new book contains over 1,200 cases, which will clarify any ambiguity that may arise after consultation of the Rule book.
Quiz
Test yourself with our interactive Rules quiz. With diffculty levels of easy, moderate or advanced, it's a fun way to find out how much you know.
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Online Club Database Launched
In advance of changes in the Rules of Golf relating to Grooves, effective from 1 January 2010, The R&A has developed a database to assist golfers and Rules Officials in determining the status of their existing clubs.
The Database
Click the link below to find out whether your grooves conform to the new elite professional competition conditions. Could you use your clubs at next year's Open Championship?
Groove Rules Explained
Find out more about the change in the Rules of Golf relating to grooves, which will become a Condition of Competition at top professional level from 1 January 2010
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Tour de las Americas
The R&A will support the Tour de las Americas with US $50,000 in both 2010 and 2011.
The Copa los Andes
Each year, since 2002, the Copa los Andes amateur team competition has recieved a grant of £28,000 from The R&A.
- Friday 18th December 2009
Latest News
Championships 17, Dec, 2009
Nigel Edwards appointed GB&I Walker Cup Captain
Edwards will captain the GB&I team to face the USA at Royal Aberdeen in the 2011 Walker Cup Match.
View Full ArticleGeneral 17, Dec, 2009
Position Available: Assistant - Digital Media
The position of Assistant – Digital Media has arisen within Communications Department at The R&A, St Andrews.
View Full ArticleRules 15, Dec, 2009
David Rickman - Director of Rules
Director of Rules and Equipment Standards, David Rickman, recently shared a few memories of his 22 years as a Rules official.
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Golf Development
Course Management
The R&A Golf Course Committee has been established to provide guidance and help on all aspects of golf course management. Initial activities are concentrating on the needs of federations and unions within Europe.
Best practice guidelines
Best practice guidelines for course management are now available
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Golf Development
Case Study
Uganda - 20 Jan 2009
The R&A's presence in Africa
There are now almost 700 golf courses in Africa with participation continuing to grow...
Rules Interactive Quiz
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