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Rules of Golf Modernisation
The R&A and the USGA have unveiled the new Rules of Golf, to be implemented on 1 January 2019.
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-Championships-
Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific
Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul wins the inaugural Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.
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- Handicapping -
World Handicap System
The R&A and the USGA announce key features of the new World Handicap System, due to come into action in 2020.
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-Championships-
The Curtis Cup
Initial Great Britain and Ireland squad announced ahead of match at Quaker Ridge, New York.
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Latin America Amateur Championship
Joaquin Niemann wins Latin America Amateur Championship at Prince of Wales Country Club in Chile.
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Rules of Golf
Since 1897 the role of The R&A as governing body has been to write and interpret the Rules of Golf, including the Rules on Equipment.
A Committee can declare an area as ground under repair during a competition round.
Think you know the Rules of Golf? Test your knowledge now to find out whether you are a novice or a master.
Think you know the Rules of Golf? Test your knowledge now to find out whether you are a novice or a master.
Equipment
The role of the Equipment Standards Committee is to regulate the equipment which may be used to play the game, both by amateurs and professionals alike. From Drivers to Golf Balls and Grooves to Distance Measuring Devices, visit the Equipment section to access the latest information and ensure all of your kit conforms to the current standards.
R&A Championships
The R&A manages a series of prestigious golf championships and International team matches, including The Walker Cup, The Curtis Cup and the Senior Open. The website provides up-to-date information, live scoring, video and results from these events as well as news updates and links to the World Amateur Golf Ranking™.
Golf Development
The R&A invests more than £5 million in golf development activity each year with the aim of supporting golf wherever it is played and encouraging its growth in countries where it is in its infancy.
Working through its affiliates, The R&A promotes golf as being a sport for life which can be played and enjoyed by people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of ability.
WAGR™
The World Amateur Golf RankingTM comprises a women’s ranking and a men’s ranking for elite amateur players and endeavours to be the most comprehensive and accurate ranking in golf by effectively comparing players from around the world who may never directly compete against one another.
Sustainability
The R&A is working to protect the enjoyment of the game and to safeguard the financial operations of golf facilities, in a manner which preserves natural environments and enhances community engagement.
Shop
The R&A’s online shop offers a wide range of publications, DVD’s. For The Open online shop visit shop.TheOpen.com.
