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Richard Holland has been appointed as the new chief executive of St Andrews Links Trust

New St Andrews Links Trust chief executive appointed

Next year’s The Open will be the 31st at St Andrews and the event’s 155th edition

Why ticket price for 2027 Open is still good value for money

The R&A has announced venues for the majority of its 2027 championships

The R&A makes big announcement about one of its The Open venues

The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers is ready to open the gates at Muirfield for a return of The Open

Exclusive Muirfield in 'positive talks' over Open return after McIlroy backing

Paul O'Hara tees off on the 10th at Dundonald Links during the first play-off hole in the The Open Final Qualifier the Ayrshire venue in July

How field for Open's Last-Chance Qualifier would have looked this year

Golf correspondent Martin Dempster pictured at Muirfield with assistant secretary Andrew Travers, Walter Heggie and Eddie Travers

Visit to Muirfield is one of golf's top treats as Open wait goes on

Dean Robertson has been reappointed for next year’s 51st Walker Cup at Lahinch

The R&A reveals 2026 Walker Cup captain for Lahinch clash

Scotscraig in Fife is the 13th oldest golf club in the world

New Scottish-based consortium secures partnership with Scotscraig

Brothers Connor and Gregor Graham are both teeing up in this week’s Farmfoods Scottish Challenge supported by The R&A at Schloss Roxburghe near Kelso

There's no reason why he can't win - Scottish amateur tipped to shine

David Law acknowledges the fans after clinching his win in the D+D REAL Czech Challenge earlier this month

I've not mumped or moaned - Law on having top tour return in sights

Donald Trump is set to return to Scotland this weekend.

The future of Donald Trump's Scottish business empire

Ryder Cup team-mates Shane Lowry and Jon Rahm shake hands after finishing their round at Royal Portrush

No-win situation - Rahm calls for change to Lowry penalty rule in Open

Wyndham Clark pictured during the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

The Open 2025: Martin Dempster's daily divots from Royal Portrush

The Spidercam technology will provide stunning views of the 18th green at Royal Portrush

New TV technology will be ground-breaker for golf in The 153rd Open

Leading qualifier Connor Graham won at the 21st in the round of 64 at Royal St George’s in Kent

Connor Graham comes through 'stressful' match in Amateur Championship

Kingarrock Hickory Golf Course, at Hill of Tarvit, Fife.

Tee up some old-fashioned leisure time

David Scott is just the sixth person to be appointed as the Honorary Professional of The Royal & Ancient Golf Club on St Andrews

The R&A appoint new Honorary Professional and he's a well-known figure

Scottie Scheffler in action with his replacement driver in the final round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow

New PGA champion Scheffler calls for 'more robust' driver testing

Greenpeace's artwork on the beach outside Trump Turnberry, showing a giant portrait of the US president etched into the sand with the message: "Time to resist - fight the billionaire takeover"

Activists' Turnberry protest after first 100 days of Trump second term

Donald Trump's Turnberry resort is a four-time host of The Open. Picture: John Devlin

Donald Trump dealt blow over Open ambitions by new R&A chief

Nairn Golf Club is staging The R&A Women’s Amateur Championship for just the second time in June

Scottish golf club gearing up to host world's top women amateurs

The R&A has overseen vast growth in the commercial appeal of The Open, golf's most storied championship, but there are questions over whether it is going too far. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty

Exclusive How the R&A 'chasing The Open dollar' is bypassing historic courses

Carnoustie has hosted some of the major flashpoints in the history of The Open. Picture: Warren Little/Getty

Exclusive Private investors take control of famous Scottish golf club

David Rickman from St Andrews has been awarded an MBE for services to golf.

Deserved honour for St Andrews man who once picked up litter at Open

Martin Slumbers, chief executive of The R&A and Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club (Pic: Luke Walker/Getty Images)

R&A unveils new policy for transgender golfers in elite level competitions

The R&A CEO Martin Slumbers, right, pictured on his office balcony with Peter Zaffino, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of AIG, sponsor of the Women’s Open

Golf chief can walk away from game with head held high

According to the new figures, there are now 42.7 million on-course golfers - those playing nine and 18-hole layouts - outside the USA and Mexico. Picture: The R&A

As Scottish clubs close, golf participation levels around world keep booming

Captain Catriona Matthew celebrates with her players after Great Britain & Ireland's win in the 43rd Curtis Cup at Sunningdale Golf Club on Sunday. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

R&A chief hails 'truly special' Curtis Cup - the first with a pro as captain

High winds are set to be a factor during the opening round of the AIG Women's Open on the Old Course at St Andrews. Picture: Tristan Jones/LET

R&A chief vows to protect ‘integrity’ of Women’s Open amid disruption threat

AIG Women's Open Unveil First Ever Playable Golf Billboard

Never Stop Playing: World’s first playable golf billboard unveiled for the AIG W...

Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A talks to the media during a press conference prior to The 152nd Open at Royal Troon. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Muirfield handed huge Open boost as R&A gives latest on Portmarnock bid

Mark Darbon, the new CEO of The R&A, poses for a portrait at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield. Picture: Richard Heathcote/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

R&A raids title-winning Premiership club to land new chief executive

Milngavie's Lorna McClymont of Scotland hits an approach shot during the semi-finals in the 121st Women's Amateur Championship at Portmarnock. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Lorna McClymont on brink of Women's Amateur glory in Ireland

Broomieknowe's Hannah Darling tees off at the seventh hole in the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: ANWA

Who are the Scots bidding for Women's Amateur glory in Ireland

The R&A is aiming to use One Club to make golf “more accessible and appealing for people of all ages and backgrounds”. Picture: The R&A

R&A launches new global streaming service as part of One Club

GolfIt! is a community-based golf and entertainment facility developed by The R&A in Glasgow. Picture: The R&A.

'Significant milestone' for new R&A facility GolfIt!

Lilia Vu celebrates after winning the AIG Women's Open at Walton Heath last summer. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

R&A extends deal with Sky Sports for The Open and AIG Women's Open

DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley, left, chats with agent Mark Steinberg, centre, and The R&A's CEO Martin Slumbers, right, during The Masters last year. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Why Slumbers and Pelley depart with heads held high despite criticism

Exclusive Trump’s Turnberry course to be remodelled in pursuit of Open prize

Martin Slumbers, pictured during a press conference at the 151st Open last year, is stepping down as The R&A's CEO later this year. Picture: The R&A

R&A CEO Martin Slumbers set to step down by end of 2024

Alison White helped grow the The Junior Open in her role in the Golf Development department at The R&A. Picture: Kirkwood Golf

R&A CEO pays tribute to Alison White, well-known figure in Scottish golf

Martin Slumbers, The R&A Chief Executive, is adamant that something has to be done to tackle the distance issue in golf. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Recreational golfers facing 'less than five-yard loss' in golf ball roll back
Recreational golfers will barely feel the impact of a golf ball roll back, according to The R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers, as that much-talked about propo...

David Rickman's last event for The R&A in a rules capacity will be next year's AIG Women's Open at St Andrews. Picture: Picture: The R&A

Rules guru Rickman to retire from The R&A after 37-year stint

Amy Palmer, the daughter of Arnold and Winnie Palmer, chats to Russell Smith, general manaher of Golf It!, during her recent visit to The R&A's new community facility in Glasgow. Picture: Golf It!

R&A's new community facility in Glasgow now part of Palmer's legacy

Martin Slumbers, chief executive of The R&A and LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan chat during the opening round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews. Picture: Stephen Pond/Getty Images.

LIV chairman hails playing at St Andrews with R&A chief as 'a great thing'

More than eight million balls have been hit on the driving range at Golf It! since the facility in Glasgow opened eight weeks ago and now work it set to take place to improve the outfield area. Picture: Golf It!

Golf It! driving range closed to allow work after more than 2m balls hit

Rory McIlroy tees off on the 12th hole during Day One of the Horizon Irish Open .

'It would be fantastic': McIlroy feels Open could be staged outside of UK

Young people from St Paul’s Youth Forum hit tee shots from a 52-bay double-decker driving range to mark the launch of Golf It! in Glasgow.

Scotland should feel proud and lucky to be home of new Golf It! facility

Rory McIlroy needed two attempts to escape from a greenside bunker at the 18th in his opening round in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

R&A 'adjust' bunker raking for 151st Open after first-round issues

2022 Open champion Cameron Smith and The R&A CEO Martin Slumbers look at the Claret Jug in the build up to the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman

R&A chief not ruling out Saudi support for The Open - but not as title sponsor

Pictured at the launch of Golf.Golf in St Andrews are, from left, Olivia Farquhar, Niall Horan (R&A Ambassador and Co-Founder, Modest Golf Management), Ruaridh McCallum and Phil Anderton (Chief Development Officer, the R&A). Pictured: Ross Parker/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Scotland to be test stage for R&A's new Golf.Golf initiative

Neil Donaldson, who is also a long-time member of Lundin Golf Club, will be The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews captain in 2023/24. Picture: Alan Richardson/The R&A.

St Andrews resident Donaldson to become next R&A captain

Grant Moir, Executive Director – Governance at The R&A, is pictured with the DP World Tour referees who have secured the new qualification. Picture: The R&A.

European Tour Group referees earn new R&A Rules qualification

Brendan Lawlor of Ireland in action during the recent G4D Event at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

R&A launches The G4D Open at Woburn in tandem with DP World Tour

Neal Graham, left, and Eden Thompson have been appointed as new development managers by The R&A. Picture: The R&A

Graham takes up new R&A development role in Middle East and India

Robert Oxley, former press secretary to Boris Johnson during his time as Prime Minister, has joined the R&A as its new Director of Public Affairs.

Boris Johnson's former press secretary gets new role with The R&A

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