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The Women's Amateur
“It’s an amazing feeling, just incredible, I can't believe it. I'm absolutely stunned but I'm just so happy. I worked really, really hard to get here and it's just such a satisfying feeling."
The Women's Amateur
Play Golf
"We have to attract more people from all backgrounds, genders and ethnicities to play more golf, more often. The message that golf is open to all has to go out loud and clear to new and wider audiences.”
Girls U16 Amateur
The R&A
The Amateur
The Amateur
“It’s really amazing. I can't really find the words, there's no feeling like it and I haven’t felt this good before."
06 Jun 22
The R&A
Play Golf
“Research has shown that golfers live up to five years longer than people who don’t play golf. What is more important than being healthy? I think we should take time for golf.” 
Golf and Health
Championships
Our Playbook
The playbook sets out The R&A’s purpose: to make golf more accessible, more appealing and more inclusive and to be responsible for upholding the traditions of golf while embracing change and breaking down barriers to progress.
The message that golf is open to all has to go out loud and clear.
“As custodians of the sport, we should be inspired to do all that we can to ensure that golf continues to thrive in 50 years’ time.”
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What We Do
The R&A is a leading body within the world of golf and engages and supports activities to ensure it is a thriving sport for all on a global scale.
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Key Projects
Lethamhill
Opening in 2023, The R&A is creating a brand new community golf facility at Lethamhill in Glasgow.
The new family-focused facility will be designed for everyone, regardless of age or ability, and include the creation of a nine-hole course, putting greens, short-game area, adventure golf and a floodlit driving range.