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Low-Carbon Energy and Transport Technologies to be Showcased at the 149TH Open

A range of low-carbon energy and transport technologies will be used in staging The 149th Open at Royal St George’s and fans attending the Championship will be able to learn more

Gunn Relishing Olympic Opportunity

Thailand’s emerging golf star Gunn Charoenkul says his appearance in this summer’s Olympics will, surprisingly, mark the first time he has represented his country and that he plans to “aim

India’s Lahiri Qualifies for Second Olympic Games

India’s Anirban Lahiri has accepted with open arms a second opportunity – or a gift as he called it – to compete in the Olympic Games men’s golf competition in

Men’s Final Olympic Golf Rankings Published

The extended three-year qualification process for the men’s golf competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has been completed with today’s publication of the Final Olympic Golf Rankings.   With

The R&A World Golf Museum Opens Following a Complete Redevelopment

From June 21, 2021, The R&A welcomes visitors to The R&A World Golf Museum, in St Andrews, which underwent extensive redevelopment.   Beginning as a cabinet of curiosities in the

Thailand’s Kiradech Returns to Form with a 67 for Tied Seventh Spot at Congaree

Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat shot his lowest score in nearly two years with a 4-under 67, pushing him into a share of seventh place after the first round of the Palmetto

Onebox Appointed Technological Partner for Ticket Sales for the 2023 Solheim Cup

Onebox, a Spanish service and technology company, has been appointed to direct the ticket sales for the 2023 Solheim Cup, which will be held for the first time on Spanish

Filipino Yuka Saso Wins U.S. Women’s Open

Yuka Saso modelled her golf game after Rory McIlroy, spending hours watching videos of his swing before going to bed each night to perfect her own.   All that work

Remembering Seve’s Special Moment at the Memorial

By Jim McCabe   It is impossible to be cold at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. Not in early June when stifling humidity engulfs the Midwest.   But a

The R&A Launches Sustainable Agronomy Service in Asia-Pacific

As part of its commitment to delivering a sustainable future for golf, The R&A has launched an innovative new agronomy service in Asia-Pacific.   Based in Singapore, The R&A Sustainable

Thongchai Pursues New Dreams on PGA Tour Champions

Thai veteran star Thongchai Jaidee will see his illustrious golf career take a full cycle when he tees up in the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Tulsa,

Mickelson Makes Major History with Victory at PGA Championship

Phil Mickelson rewrote golf history by becoming the oldest player to win a major title following a nerve-racking two-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.   At 50 years,

Korea’s Im Keeps Asia’s Hopes Alive at the PGA Championship

Korean star Sungjae Im produced a battling 2-under 70 for tied eighth position in the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday to keep Asia in the hunt for

Revised Format Implemented for AIG Women’s Open Pre-Qualifying

The R&A recently announced that a revised pre-qualifying format will be used for the AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.   Select events on the Ladies’

Thailand’s Thongchai Returns to the PGA Tour Champions

The old Thongchai Jaidee resurfaced on PGA Tour Champions after a lapse of 14 months, and the signs were ominous.   The 51-year-old Thai star finished tied 26th in the Mitsubishi