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Golf

The R&A is improving access to golf and strengthening the sport’s contribution to society. With partners, we work to open the sport to new and under-represented audiences while strengthening support for high-performance pathways in developing territories.

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Golf is a great way to spend time with family and friends, as well as an opportunity to challenge your capabilities.

Getting into golf is easy, just take a swing

Shaping the future of golf

The R&A is involved in a number of key projects to grow the sport and make it accessible for all.

The R&A Foundation

Transforming lives and communities through golf.

Women in Golf Charter

We want to encourage more women and girls into playing golf.

Sustainable Golf

Increasing our understanding of the environmental impact and benefits of golf

Key Projects

Golf It!

The R&A’s family-focused project at Lethamhill in Glasgow is a community-based golf and entertainment facility. The new development, which opened in 2023, includes the creation of a nine-hole course, putting greens, short-game area, adventure golf and a floodlit driving range to allow visitors to enjoy a wide range of golf activities.

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Golf Where You Are

The R&A has 169 affiliates that operate in 149 countries around the world to develop and sustain the sport. Most of these affiliates are the national governing bodies for golf in each respective country, some are pan-continental organisations, others represent professional golf. They provide advice on how to get involved in the sport, and govern it where you are. Find out more, or get in touch if you're interested in golf!

Federations and Associations