Person: Martin Slumbers

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Open Championship cancelled for 2020 but new dates announced for other three majors

Shane Lowry had been due to defend his title, won at Royal Portrush last summer.

golf

'The Open delivered £100m economic benefit to Northern Ireland'

columnists

Pros give Portrush royal seal of approval

golf

Opening the door to sustainable golf

golf

Portrush to welcome record-breaking crowd for Open outside of St Andrews

golf

Harrington makes credible case for third Claret Jug

Darren Clarke reflects on the North's 'incredible journey' from The Troubles to hosting The Open

Clarke has had life-threatening first-hand experience of The Troubles.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2019

Tour boss Pelley admits Haotong Li penalty was 'grossly unfair'

European Tour chief Keith Pelley has admitted that the controversial two-stroke penalty imposed on China's Haotong Li at the Dubai Desert Classic was "grossly unfair".

Mon, 28 Jan, 2019

R&A urges a culture change to get more women playing golf

The R&A admits a “fundamental shift” in golf’s culture is required to tackle gender imbalance after launching a new inclusive charter.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

Falling into the generation gap

You are always sent a sign. Mind the generation gap. And I’ve had two recently, writes Larry Ryan.

Sat, 22 Jul, 2017

Henrik Stenson’s farewell to the Claret Jug

Open champion Henrik Stenson admits it was a bittersweet moment when he returned the Claret Jug yesterday, but is eagerly looking forward to the next chapter in his career.

Tue, 18 Jul, 2017

Muirfield welcomes the ladies at the East Lothian club

Muirfield has told women interested in joining its ranks to “go for it” but be prepared for a wait after the course reversed a men-only membership policy and was restored as an Open venue.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

R&A to 'stay out of politics' when choosing Open venue

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers insists the organisation should "stay out of politics" after revealing its relationship with Turnberry owner Donald Trump has not changed since he became US President.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

Muirfield to issue result next month of second vote on allowing women members

The result of a second ballot on admitting women members at Muirfield is expected to be announced by the middle of next month.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson produce links perfection

If you felt a change of wind sweeping across Royal Troon Sunday, it came not from Mother Nature but from Martin Slumbers, chief executive of the R&A.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

Swift video review will assist refs in bid to prevent US Open rules farce

Open Championship organisers are confident they can avoid the rules farce that threatened to overshadow last month’s US Open when play gets underway at Royal Troon today.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2016