The R&A has confirmed it wishes to investigate the possibility of hosting The Open and the AIG Women's Open at Portmarnock.

PAUL MCGINLEY insists it would be "an honour" to captain the Walker Cup team but points out it may be some time before the R&A considers a professional golfer for the role.

An American market research group specialist in golf carried out a survey of 1,250 “serious golfers on the proposed rollback of the golf ball for elite players and revealed that 52 per cent do not like the proposed local rule.

Many of the world’s most talented golfers with disabilities will compete in The G4D Open, which was launched by The R&A yesterday.

Golf Ireland and partners across Great Britain and Ireland are collaborating on a pioneering R&A-backed Community Golf Instructor Programme.

LEONA MAGUIRE could be competing for a Major on home soil before the decade's end with Portmarnock Golf Club being actively considered by the R&A as a potential venue for the AIG Women's Open.

R&A chief Martin Slumbers last night quashed all rumours that the Championship committee is planning to bring The Open to Portmarnock in the short term.

he R&A and the USGA today announced that the Walker Cup match will be contested in even years from 2026 onwards.

Four of the finest golf courses in Great Britain and Ireland have been confirmed as new venues to stage Final Qualifying for The Open.

Elaine Ratcliffe, Janet Melville and Stuart Wilson have been named as captains of the Great Britain and Ireland teams for the 2022 Curtis Cup, Junior Vagliano Trophy and St Andrews Trophy, respectively.

The R&A has submitted a revised planning application to Glasgow City Council which proposes enhancements for the design and construction of a new community golf facility at Lethamhill.

Gleneagles will host The Senior Open Presented by Rolex for the first time when the iconic Scottish venue welcomes Europe’s only Senior Major Championship in 2022.