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The R&A
Statement on the situation in Ukraine
As the global governing body of golf (outside the US and Mexico), The R&A deplores the actions of Russia in Ukraine and stands by the people of Ukraine and our friends at the Ukrainian Golf Federation.
04 Mar 22
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We have considered the situation in the context of our direct responsibilities for governance, for staging golf events and for developing and investing in the sport around the world.
- The R&A fully supports the recommendations of the IOC and the International Golf Federation in excluding Russia and Belarus from international team championships.
- The R&A is not currently expecting entries from Russian or Belarusian golfers in scheduled R&A-qualifying events, championships or international matches in the upcoming season, professional or amateur. In the event that we were to receive entries, we would decline.
- We are reviewing the implications for matters such as international rankings and the World Handicap System.
- The R&A will contribute to a humanitarian aid fund and we will offer direct support to the Ukrainian Golf Federation.