DARK SECRETS: 31 - The Real Truth

R&A chief reveals St Andrews stopped ‘credible protest threat’ at Open last year

Martin Slumbers, the chief executive of the R&A, has revealed a ‘very credible threat’ was made against last year’s Open Championship by environmental protestors

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

The R&A Announces African Amateur Championship, With Open Place On Offer

The R&A has announced the launch of the African Amateur Championship to be held at Leopard Creek in South Africa next February

Golf Monthly · Jul 19, 2023

‘No direct intelligence’ of protester plans to target Open, says Martin Slumbers

The R&A chief executive revealed that ‘one of the most senior players’ had been targeted at St Andrews last year.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023

Things to know about the Claret Jug, awarded to the British Open winner

The Champion Golfer of the Year earns a big paycheck and of course the Claret Jug.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

TaylorMade’s staff bag at Royal Liverpool is filled with hidden meaning

The attention-grabbing bright yellow bag pays homage to the famous yellow scoreboard that the R&A erects.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

'You Don't Want To Get Hit By A Golf Ball' - Rahm's Warning To Potential Open Protesters

Asked about the possibility of disruptions by ‘Just Stop Oil’ protesters, the Spaniard was clear they should not get in the way of play

Golf Monthly · Jul 18, 2023

Here’s why the Rules of Golf are constantly being evaluated

"As long as golfers are out there playing the game, the rules are going to keep changing."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 17, 2023

Open Championship on high security alert over possible protest disruption

Merseyside police have prepared a large security operation for the Open Championship with Just Stop Oil protesters having disrupted recent high-profile sporting events

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023

Open champion Arthur Havers had an ugly swing but left a gracious legacy

Triumph at Troon a century ago was an anomaly but a bursary in Havers’ name has introduced over 1,000 children to golf

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023

Cameron Smith has no point to prove defending Open title he won before LIV move

The Australian was well on his way to becoming world number one when he saw off Rory McIlroy in the final round at St Andrews to win his first major.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023