Martin Slumbers, the Chief Executive of The R&A and Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club, has been appointed an OBE in HM The King’s Birthday Honours List.
Mr Slumbers has served as CEO of The R&A since 2015 and has brought his extensive global business experience and a passion for golf to the organisation. He has led The R&A as the global governing body of golf around the world (outside the US and Mexico) and, as Secretary of the iconic golf club, which dates from 1754, he has supported its committees in serving its international membership.
“Golf has been a huge part of my life and has been extremely good to me over many years,” he said. “When I took up the role at The R&A in 2015 I was motivated to give something back to the game I love. I discovered a real passion for our sport and a desire to increase its popularity and appeal. To be recognised in this way for that is truly humbling and I would like to record my appreciation for the hugely talented and professional team of colleagues at The R&A who have supported me over the last decade. It really has been a wonderful experience that I will treasure for the rest of my life.”
Earlier this year Mr Slumbers announced he would be stepping down from his role as CEO of The R&A and Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club by the end of 2024.
Elsewhere in golf, Sandy Lyle, who won The Open in 1985 and is an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club, has been appointed an OBE and Stephen Gallacher, whose foundation is supported by The R&A, has received an MBE for his services to the sport.
