The R&A, a privately owned organization headquartered in the UK, operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 2004 as a merger between the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (founded in 1754) and the Women's Golf Association, the company employs approximately 230 individuals and focuses on spectator sports. The R&A functions as the governing body for golf in most countries globally, with the exception of the United States and Mexico, which are governed by the United States Golf Association (USGA). Its responsibilities include setting the rules of golf, organizing championships, and promoting the sport worldwide. The organization is based in St. Andrews, Scotland, a location known as the "home of golf."

Revenue

Founded

2004

Headcount

225

Headquarters

UK

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

The R&A announced on April 27, 2026, that Royal Lytham & St Annes will host The 156th Open from July 30 to August 6, 2028. This marks the 12th time the Championship will be contested over the Fylde links, returning for the first time since 2012 when Ernie Els secured his second Claret Jug. Earlier, on April 14, 2026, the organization invited participants to Golf & Nature Live, an online event celebrating the relationship between golf and nature, hosted by David Garrido of Sky Sports News, scheduled for 3 p.m. BST on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in St Andrews. This followed news on April 7, 2026, highlighting the impact of The R&A Foundation’s support for the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) Academy, noting the academy's influence was evident at the 2026 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship, held at Royal Wellington in February, where participants demonstrated progress.

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