Carnoustie secures Open Championship return in 2029 The iconic Scottish venue returns to the Open Championship rota 11 years after hosting its last men’s major championship The Independent UK · Nov 9
The Open to return to historic Scottish venue after 11 years Scotland’s First Minister has said he is “delighted” after it was announced that the Open will be played at Carnoustie in 2029. The National (Scotland) · Nov 9
John Swinney 'delighted' as 157th Open to return to Scotland John Swinney has said he is 'delighted' after it was announced that the 157th Open will be played at Carnoustie in 2029 The National (Scotland) · Nov 9
Swinney ‘delighted’ as golf’s 157th Open to be hosted at Carnoustie in 2029 The golf championship is set to return to Carnoustie for the ninth time. Evening Standard · Nov 9
Meet the female golfers taking the sport by storm as number of women players rockets Women represented nearly a third of all golfers in 2020 - double the amount in 2019. Recent research by The R&A has found that a quarter of current female golfers in Britain are new to the sport Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2022
USGA, R&A exploring new ways to test balls, Model Local Rules to slow down drivers for elite golfers "Today, for all golfers, represents just another step in our process," said the USGA's chief governing officer, Thomas Pagel. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2022
Governing bodies urged to take ‘holistic’ approach to hitting distance in golf The R&A and USGA have released updated areas of interest and research topics on hitting distance in the game. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
R&A takes stance against Russian invasion of Ukraine, bans entries from Russia and Belarus The R&A expected no entries from Russia or Belarus this year, yet announced none would be allowed. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 4, 2022
Gareth Bale's latest retirement hint as Real Madrid star takes on first official golf role Gareth Bale is out of contract with Real Madrid this summer and could potentially retire from football if Wales fail to reach the World Cup Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2022
Relief as Prince Andrew relinquishes membership of Royal & Ancient Club The Duke of York has ended his 30-year association with the R&A ahead of the 150th Open at St Andrews as he prepares to fight a civil sexual abuse lawsuit. The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2022