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R&A Introduces New Transgender Policy For Top Women's Golf Events

The R&A has introduced a new transgender policy prohibiting golfers who have been through male puberty from taking part in top women's events

Golf Monthly

6 Key Takeaways From R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers' Interview As Departing Boss Calls On Men's Pro Game To 'Sort Itself Out'

Slumbers reflected on nine years in the job - and stresses the need for the current division in the men's game to be resolved

Golf Monthly

Renowned British Open Venue Has No Plans to Host LIV Event

Despite speculation around LIV Golf, this four-time British Open venue still has its sights set on landing another Open Championship.

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Jay Monahan And Yasir Al-Rumayyan Paired Together At Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

The PGA Tour commissioner and PIF governor have been paired together in the DP World Tour's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Golf Monthly

Photos: LPGA’s IK Kim announces retirement at St. Andrews

The charitable Kim isn’t sure what’s next.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How Fast Are The Greens At St Andrews For The AIG Women's Open?

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers has explained why the greens have been slowed down at St Andrews for the AIG Women's Open

Golf Monthly

R&A Plans To Use Same Courses On Both Open Rotas With 'One Exception' For Women's Championship

Martin Slumbers said that both the men's and women's Open Championship will move towards being played at the same courses - but "with one exception" for the AIG Women's Open

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Brutal AIG Women's Open Weather Forecast Set To Bring 45mph Gusts

The world's best players are set to be tested to the extreme this week, with R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers hoping for no delays

Golf Monthly

Catriona Matthew announces Women's Open will be her last

That’s all, folks. Catriona Matthew has been such a staple part of the AIG Women’s Open down the years, she’s almost rivetted to the actual…

The National (Scotland)

AIG Women's Open Announces Prize Money Increase For 2024 With Champion Earning Record Figure

This year's champion is to take home the highest figure in Women's Open history at almost $1.5 million

Golf Monthly

The British Open May Soon Return to One of Its Most Iconic Venues

British Open venues are set for the next two years, but one of its most revered host sites looks ready to return to the mix, writes Bob Harig.

Sports Illustrated

MacIntyre aims for another silver lining as Open swings into action

The National (Scotland)

Outgoing R&A CEO Martin Slumbers expresses concern for ‘financial sustainability’ in mens pro golf

"We must have a sustainable business model in the long term."

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Open needs some overdue fireworks to stave off sport overload

In a packed schedule of summer events, compelling battles and a big finish are needed at Royal Troon

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'I don’t care' – R&A boss unconcerned by relatively small Open prize fund

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers insists he “doesn’t care” that the Open Championship prize fund is not among the top 25 in men’s…

Golf Monthly

7 Key Takeaways From Martin Slumbers' Final Open Press Conference

The R&A's CEO addressed several key issues for the final time in his role before he steps down later this year

Sports Illustrated

LIV Golfers Will Continue to Have to Play Their Way Into the British Open

The CEO of the R&A said Wednesday that ample avenues remain for LIV players to get to the major and that a direct path remains unlikely.

Golf Monthly

R&A Chief Defends Open Prize Fund - Says Focus Is On Global Investment

Martin Slumbers says the R&A have chosen to limit Open prize money in order to continue their primary role of investing in golf globally

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Golf Monthly

Why The Open Have Got It Right In Limiting Prize Money

After Martin Slumbers voiced his concern about the focus on money in golf, we look at why the R&A are right to limit The Open prize fund this year

The Guardian - UK

R&A chief executive warns golf must stem rise in prize funds at elite events

The chief executive of the R&A, Martin Slumbers, has warned golf must take steps to halt a potentially unsustainable rise in prize funds at elite events

Golf Monthly

R&A Chief ‘Concerned’ Over Rising Money In Golf As Open Fund Gets Small Bump

R&A boss Martin Slumbers is concerned about rising prize money tarnishing golf's image, after confirming the Open will have the lowest prize fund of the four Majors

USA Today Sports Media Group

British Open 2024: Champion Golfer of the Year to receive record amount from largest purse

“We remain concerned about the impact substantial increases in men’s professional prize money are having on the perception of the sport and its long-term financial sustainability"

USA Today Sports Media Group

Under new boss Mark Darbon, forget the Royal & Ancient — it’s now the Radical & Awesome

Darbon comes with a mightily impressive CV and will assume command in November.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mark Darbon appointed CEO of R&A, replacing Martin Slumbers

“We were greatly impressed with Mark’s knowledge and experience of the global sport industry."

Golf Monthly

R&A Appoints New CEO Weeks Before 2024 Open Championship

Current R&A CEO Martin Slumbers will move on later this year with Mark Darbon named as the man who will replace him

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