Welsh footballer Gareth Bale has agreed to become a global ambassador for The R&A in support of its activities to inspire new audiences around the world into playing golf. The Real Madrid and Wales international has amassed over 100 million followers on social...
In more good news for golf, new research figures revealed by The R&A and Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) show golf has enjoyed a significant increase in popularity worldwide since 2016 with over five-and-a-half million additional golfers taking up the sport. The...
A new research report has shown that golf participation is on the rise in Europe with over 10 million golfers now enjoying the sport. The second edition of the European Golf Participation Report, published by The R&A and the European Golf Association (EGA) using...
Updated plans for a new community golf facility in Glasgow include a permanent presence for one of the world’s fastest-growing participation sports – padel – the tennis/squash hybrid that is backed by Andy Murray. An ambitious project led by The R&A...
Golf Ireland announced the Area Development panels for the 2021/22 season with some stars of the future sure to feature within the selection. Based in the North, West, Midlands-East, South-East and South areas, around 350 Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 Boys and Girls...
