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What We Do
Monthly Snapshot

The R&A Global Report is a regular video series dedicated to the stories, people, and projects shaping the future of golf. Through this initiative, we provide an inside look at the diverse ways The R&A is working to grow the game and ensure it remains open to all.

Monthly SnapshotFebruary 2026

In our latest episode, introduced by R&A Global Ambassador Niall Horan: 
  • Africa Amateur: We recap the Africa Amateur Championship and the Africa Amateur Women's Invitational at Royal Johannesburg and hear some of the inspiring stories from both championships.
  • The Royal and Ancient Golf Club Scholarship: Jackie Davidson (Director - Golf Education) tells us about recruitment for this year's scholarship programme, while we learn about two of the many graduate success stories.
  • Referees' seminar: Our Rules team hosted the annual Tournament Administrators and Referees Seminar in St Andrews to give guidance on running tournaments, refereeing and providing the opportunity for delegates from across the globe to sit their appropriate exams. 
Watch Episode Two below:
The R&A Global Report: Episode Two.

Monthly SnapshotJanuary 2026

In our first episode:
  • Elite Amateur Competition: We look back at the highlights from the Latin America Amateur Championship in Peru and celebrate a life-changing victory for Mateo Pulcini.
  • Growth in Africa: Vincent Wangombe (Rules, Handicapping and Development Manager - Africa) joins us to discuss the vital development work currently expanding the game’s reach across the African continent.
  • The Power of Storytelling: Go behind the scenes of our New Voices digital series, a collaboration between The R&A Foundation and The R&A World Golf Museum in St Andrews, designed to bring the history and future of the game to life.
Watch Episode One below:
The R&A Global Report: Episode One.
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How We Work

Our Network

We work with our partners across the globe to ensure the long-term success of golf. We reinvest the proceeds from The Open, in growing and supporting golf and provide financial support to a range of organisations, including the DP World Tour, the Ladies’ European Tour, EDGA, the Golf Foundation and national associations across the world.