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Sep 10-Apr 01
Royal Johannesburg, venue for the 2026 Africa Amateur Championship and Africa Amateur Women's Invitational.
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Feb 04-07
Royal Johannesburg
A general view of the course at Royal Wellington Golf Club.
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Feb 12-15
Royal Wellington, New Zealand

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The G4D Open

Many of the world’s most talented golfers with disabilities will compete in the fourth staging of The G4D Open at Celtic Manor from May 14 to 16.
Celtic Manor Resort, Wales, will host the G4D Open in 2026.
Celtic Manor will host The G4D Open in 2026.

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The Junior Room

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The R&A Foundation | Why Golf Matters

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Zane Scotland | Why I Love This Game

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Sustainability

Sustainable Championships

The R&A runs sustainable championships at amateur and professional level, including implementing legacy actions and actions with its commercial partners.  Before hosting any championship, a golf facility is also subject to a thorough ecological review to fully understand the biodiversity condition and species identification. 

Championship News

WAGR®

World Amateur Golf Ranking®

The World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®) comprises a women’s ranking and a men’s ranking for elite amateur players, administered by The R&A and the USGA. WAGR currently incorporates over 6,800 events with over 8,100 players.