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The 150th Open at St Andrews generated €340 million in economic benefit for Scotland

The 150th Open at St Andrews generated over £300 million (€340 million) in economic benefit for Scotland according to an independent study commissioned by The R&A, VisitScotland and Fife Council.

The 150th Open at St Andrews generated €340 million in economic benefit for Scotland

Pro captains a reality as Matthew named Curtis Cup captain; Walker Cup next?

Two-time Solheim Cup-winning captain Catriona Matthew will captain Great Britain and Ireland in the 2024 Curtis Cup at Sunningdale. The appointment begs the question: Could a professional golfer captain the GB&I men’s team in the Walker Cup or the St Andrews Trophy?

Pro captains a reality as Matthew named Curtis Cup captain; Walker Cup next?

Governing bodies propose model local rule for golf balls in elite competitions

The R&A and USGA have proposed a Model Local Rule (MLR) that gives competition organisers the option to require use of golf balls that are tested under modified launch conditions to address the impacts of hitting distance in golf.

Governing bodies propose model local rule for golf balls in elite competitions