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July 18th, 2024

Open Championship 2024: Cam Davis is an angry alternate

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British Open 2024: Cam Davis is an angry alternate

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July 1st, 2024

R&A names Mark Darbon as new chief executive, replacing the retiring Martin Slumbers

Just in time for the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon later this month, the R&A has a new chief executive and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club has a new secretary. In waiting, that is.

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June 13th, 2024

US Open 2024: USGA boss says driver still an area of interest in distance-rollback effort

The first target in the efforts of golf’s rulemakers to roll back distance was the ball. The driver might be next.

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January 10th, 2024

Martin Slumbers to step down as R&A chief executive by the end of 2024

In a press release the Englishman announced he will step down from both roles by the end of 2024.

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December 7th, 2023

Golf’s powerbrokers react to R&A and USGA’s golf ball rollback announcement

The rule change caused an eruption from golfers on all sides. We break down some of the most noteworthy reactions.

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December 7th, 2023

R&A/USGA make it official, announce golf ball rollback for all golfers (and drivers might be next)

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December 2nd, 2023

R&A, USGA to announce universal golf ball rollback next week

New rules from governing bodies that will reduce distance are expected to affect regular golfers, as well as the pros.

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November 24th, 2023

R&A chief Martin Slumbers says distance rollback decisions will be revealed by end of the year

The head of the R&A also discusses Open Championship qualifying and Portmarnock as a future Open venue in an exclusive interview with Golf Digest.

October 27th, 2023

Portmarnock would be considered to host Open Championship, but ‘huge impediments’ stand in the way

RA& boss Martin Slumbers, who is in Melbourne for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, said there were two hurdles to jump before Portmarnock could host an Open.

October 26th, 2023

Masters, Open execs reject latest ideas to create a pathway for LIV golfers into majors

Based on the responses to questions about the status of LIV golfers in major championships put to Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley and R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers on Thursday in Australia, it does not appear LIV members will be given a special category into the Masters and Open Championship in 2024.

Legendary Open Championship first-tee announcer Ivor Robson dies at age 83

PIF governor and LIV Golf chair Yasir Al-Rumayyan playing in pro-am portion of the DP World Tour’s event at St Andrews

AIG Women’s Open becomes latest women’s major to increase prizemoney payouts to record levels

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LIV’s world ranking fate still in flux; sources say competitive ‘integrity’ in question

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Open Championship 2023: R&A CEO says he’s open to Saudi PIF investment

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Open Championship 2023: R&A says ‘Doing nothing is not an option’ on distance rollback

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July 19th, 2023

Open Championship 2023: R&A announces new championship for 2024 with an Open spot on the line

The hope is that the African Amateur Championship will give players from Africa a pathway into the top amateur and professional events, and is part of a wider R&A effort to develop the sport in the continent.

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July 12th, 2023

Open Championship 2023: R&A increases prizemoney payout to record $24.3 million

It represents an 18 percent increase from last year when the champion at St Andrews, Cameron Smith, earned $US2.5 million from a prize fund of $US14 million.

July 12th, 2023

Royal Birkdale to host 2026 Open Championship

With Royal Troon (Scotland) in place for 2024 and Royal Portrush (Northern Ireland) set to host in 2025, the return to Birkdale for what will be the 154th Open was predictable.

June 7th, 2023

Augusta National, R&A release statements on LIV Golf–PGA Tour merger

Augusta National Golf Club and the R&A released statements Tuesday regarding the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, calling the deal a “positive development” for the game.

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March 15th, 2023

The R&A and USGA golf ball rollback: Your questions answered about what they said and what it means

The test would not change for the golf balls used for recreational play, but the balls used under this new proposed test for elite competition could result in a distance decrease of at least 15-20 metres, perhaps more.

October 30th, 2022

R&A chief makes call on whether Cameron Smith, LIV golfers can play in 2023 Open Championship

In a wide-ranging interview, Martin Slumbers has spoken about whether Cameron Smith and other LIV golfers will be able to play in next year’s Open at Royal Liverpool.

Team Finals

Rank	Team Name	Total	Score
1	RIPPER GC	-11	277
T2	4ACES GC	-8	280
T2	IRON HEADS GC	-8	280
4	LEGION XIII	-6	282
5	STINGER GC	-15	273
6	FIREBALLS GC	-14	274
T7	CRUSHERS GC	-2	286
T7	HYFLYERS GC	-2	286
9	MAJESTICKS GC	-5	283
10	TORQUE GC	-4	284
11	CLEEKS GC	-1	287
12	RANGEGOATS GC	+4	292
13	SMASH GC	+12	300