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THE R&A [1 record]

Record 1 2018-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Golf
OBS

Formed in 2004 and based in St. Andrews[, Scotland], The R&A engages in and supports activities undertaken for the benefit of the sport of golf. ... The R&A organises The Open, golf's oldest and most international Major championship. The R&A also organises a series of amateur and junior golf events ... as well as international matches ...

OBS

On [January 1st,] 2017, The R&A merged with the Ladies' Golf Union (LGU) and took on governance responsibility for women's golf. This includes overseeing the Women’s British Open ... In amateur golf, it organises the women's British Amateur Championships and Home International events, as well as managing Great Britain and Ireland teams for representative matches ...

OBS

Despite deriving its name from the members' golf club, The R&A is separate and distinct from The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Golf
OBS

L'organisme The R&A a fusionné avec la Ladies' Golf Union (LGU) le 1er janvier 2017 et a assumé la responsabilité de la gouvernance pour le golf féminin.

Spanish

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