• Wednesday 16th September 2009

  • The Walker Cup

    Click below to read more about Match between Great Britain & Ireland and the United States of America at Merion Golf Club, Pennsylvania.

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    Full results

    Click the link below to see how the USA won the 2009 Walker Cup Match.

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  • The Nomura Cup

    The R&A has supported the Nomura Cup since 2001, though the event was first played in the Phillipines in 1963. The 2009 Championship marks the 24th staging of the event.

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    Round-two Scores

    Click below to see full results from Namseoul Country Club at the conclusion of the second day's play.

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  • bestcourseforgolf.org

    Click the link below to visit the new-look best course for golf website, which provides a visually striking and user-friendly portal for anyone who works on or uses a golf course. 

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    Course Management

    The R&A's Golf Course Management Department is dedicated to promoting sustainable golf course development and management through the implementation of best practice.

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Latest News

Golf Development 14, Sep, 2009

R&A supports Nomura Cup with £25,000 grant

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The Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championship gets underway today (Tuesday) at the Namseoul Country Club near Seoul.

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Golf Development 14, Sep, 2009

Nick Dougherty in St Andrews to support Wee Wonders

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European Tour winner, Nick Dougherty, recently visited St Andrews to watch the next generation of champion golfers.

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Championships 14, Sep, 2009

USA retain Walker Cup after comprehensive victory

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Rickie Fowler and Peter Uihlein both won four points from four to lead the USA to a 16½-9½ victory over GB&I.

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Golf Development

 The R&A is committed to encouraging the playing  of golf globally.
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Course Management

The R&A Golf Course Committee has been established to provide guidance and help on all aspects of golf course management. Initial activities are concentrating on the needs of federations and unions within Europe.

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Best practice guidelines

Best practice guidelines for course management are now available

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The R&A's presence in Africa

There are now almost 700 golf courses in Africa with participation continuing to grow...

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