The Business of Golf’s (BG) origins lie in a commentary and discussion series about the business of golf, which BG’s managing editor and founder, started writing almost twenty years ago. BG has remained true to the original ethos of the column, which is to provide …
Troon, Scotland: Golf participation can reach record levels in the coming years, according to Martin Slumbers, outgoing Chief Executive of The R&A. Speaking at his final Open Championship press conference before standing down from the role, Slumbers said he was bullish for the sport’s future prospects. …
1 July 2024, St Andrews, Scotland: Mark Darbon has been appointed Chief Executive of The R&A and Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Mr. Darbon will succeed Martin Slumbers in the role of leading the governing body and the organisation …
Singapore: Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Board members have paid tribute to acclaimed golf course architect Neil Haworth, who passed away yesterday in Ottawa after a tough battle with cancer. Canadian Haworth, aged 63, was Chairman of Nelson & Haworth Golf Course Architects since 2000, having …
20 May 2024, Stockholm, Sweden, St Andrews, Scotland and Liberty Corner, NJ, USA: The Scandinavian Turfgrass and Environment Research Foundation (STERF), The R&A, the United States Golf Association (USGA) have launched the International Turfgrass Research Initiative to further the advancement of sustainable approaches to golf course …
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has announced that His Majesty, King Charles III has accepted the patronage of the club. Following her accession in 1952, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accepted the patronage of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club …
29 April 2024, St Andrews, Scotland: The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews today reopened its historic Clubhouse following completion of renovation work to extend the building and implement new and enhanced facilities. The redevelopment of the Clubhouse is the largest undertaking in 100 …
Guy Kinnings, the Chief Executive of the European Tour group, has been elected as the new Chairman of the International Golf Federation (IGF) Board. Following the latest Board meeting conducted on Wednesday, 10 April, at Augusta National Golf Club, Kinnings will now serve in the role through …
Frisco, Texas, United States: The PGA of America, in partnership with Omaha Productions, present When I Grow Up, the latest 30-second TV advertisement in the Association’s We Love this Game campaign. The ad, featuring 2024 PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year Tony Pancake, will air on SportsCenter during …
26 March 2024, St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A today launched One Club, an evolution of its direct-to-consumer membership initiative designed to transform how fans and golfers around the world experience the sport year-round. One Club is free to join and provides members with a comprehensive array of …
