Value proposition

Formed in 2004, The R&A engages in and supports activities undertaken for the benefit of the sport of golf.

Based in St Andrews, The R&A governs the sport worldwide, outside of the United States and Mexico, and is organiser of The Open and AIG Women’s Open. The R&A acts on behalf of over 61 million golfers engaged in the sport in 145 countries and with the consent of 164 organisations from amateur and professional golf.