‘Iona Investigates’ Golf’s Health Benefits
Golf’s widespread health benefits have been brought to life in a new video series in which broadcaster and presenter Iona Stephen uncovers how playing the sport can help you become fitter, healthier and happier.
Watch Now
The Amateur Tickets
Watch golf's future stars battle it out at The Amateur Championship for a place in The Open at St Andrews in July. Tickets are complimentary until the end of May – register now to guarantee your place.
Get Your Ticket
Curtis Cup Team Announced
Eight players have been selected for the Great Britain and Ireland team to play the United States of America in the 42nd Curtis Cup at Merion, Pennsylvania from 10-12 June.
Read More
Amateur Championship Entries
Entries for all major R&A amateur championships are now open, including The Amateur and Women's Amateur Championship which offer the winners the chance to play in multiple major championships.
Enter NowKey Links
Latest News
Iona Investigates | Golf and Health
Why I Love This Game | Zane Scotland
WHS in Great Britain & Ireland: Explaining Key Areas
Over 100 federations have successfully transitioned to the new World Handicap System (WHS) – a milestone achievement in creating a modern handicap system for all golfers everywhere. Launched in January 2020, the WHS provides golfers with a unified and more inclusive handicapping system for the first time. Developed by The R&A and USGA in close coordination with existing handicapping authorities, the WHS provides all golfers with a consistent measure of playing ability.
The WHS continued its roll out to Great Britain and Ireland in November in 2020 and, so far, the system has been well received by both federations and golf club administrators, with players also seeing the benefits.
Feedback from across Great Britain and Ireland has identified five topics where golfers and clubs would benefit from further information and The R&A is offering further guidance on the below areas:
A Game #FOREeveryone
Course Handicap Calculator
This simple calculator converts your Handicap Index into a Course Handicap, which provides you with the number of strokes you will need to play your chosen golf course.
Rules of Golf Resources
Welcome to the official Rules of Golf.
We have created a wide range of resources to help everyone involved in the game get familiar with the rules of the game at all levels.