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Mon21September 2026
Joint Announcement by Augusta National Golf Club and The R&AFollowing this announcement, the schedule for The Open Qualifying Series and the list of exemptions for The 155th Open will be announced by The R&A tomorrow.
Wed15July 2026
Adam Scott honoured with new R&A Spirit of Golf awardThe award has been introduced by The R&A to recognise an individual who exemplifies the spirit of the game on a global scale and displays the values, behaviours and traditions inherent to golf.
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Fri3July 2026
The R&A increases investment in DotGolfAnnouncement from The R&A
Mon8June 2026
Fans’ Ticket Ballot announced for The 155th Open at St AndrewsFans can register their interest for the ticket ballot via TheOpen.com from now until it opens on 6 July when ticket applications can then be submitted.
Wed29April 2026
THE GBN INTERVIEW: Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&AIn a wide-ranging Q&A session, R&A CEO Mark Darbon addresses issues around the growth of The Open Championship and the pressures of balancing ticket affordability and accessibility, while announcing a host of new events designed to enhance the fan experience.
Wed25March 2026
Industry leaders gather at London’s Royal Automobile Club, as UKGF and The R&A unite on Golf’s FutureThe evening served as a strategic forum for discussing the "ever-changing landscape" of the industry.
Wed14January 2026
GolfBIC Members Dinner returns to RAC ClubWith the support of UK Golf Federation Corporate Partner, Inrange, the evening will bring together golf club owners, managers, and proprietors from across the UK for an exclusive night of insight, networking, and collaboration. A highlight of the evening will be a keynote speech from Mark Darbon, CEO of The R&A.
Wed16July 2025
The R&A reports sustained growth in participation across all affiliate countriesNew participation figures announced on July 14 by The R&A show the sustained growth of golf around the world.
Tue22April 2025
153rd Open Championship set to break Portrush attendance recordHistory will be made at The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush after it was revealed by The R&A that 278,000 fans will gather at the Dunluce links from July 13-20 for the largest championship held outside of St Andrews.
Thu30January 2025
The R&A breaks ground on new HQ buildingWork to build The R&A’s new global headquarters in St Andrews has officially started.
Wed3July 2024
The R&A appoints Mark Darbon as Chief ExecutiveA former senior member of the team leading the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012, Mr Darbon is leaving his role as CEO of Northampton Saints, the Premiership Rugby club, to take up the St Andrews-based position in November.
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