R&A (Again) Shoots Down A Turnberry Return

After President Trump tells the Prime Minister he'd like to see The Open return, the R&A's new chief says the resort lacks enough capacity to compete with other venues.

Golf It! Demonstrates The Sport As A Community Asset

The R&A's use of Open proceeds to revitalize Lethamhill provides a refreshing gift to Glasgow by reimagining the importance and versatility of a golf course facility.

Wednesday At The Women's Open

R&A braces for possible extreme weather while players revel in links creativity. Plus, Matthew's final Open, a purse increase, Quotables and a few final reminders on how to follow 2024's final major.

R&A Appoints Mark Darbon As Chief Executive

Organization turns to CEO of Northampton Saints to replace the retiring Martin Slumbers. Plus, an Open Final Qualifying preview.

Martin Slumbers Stepping Down By Year's End

The CEO modernized the R&A by establishing trust and an upbeat sensibility buoyed by investment in championships and game sustainability initiatives. He will be a tough act to follow.

Answering Cousin Eddie's Distance Claims

Christmastime means tolerating relatives channeling shallow, bizarre and even irrational grievances aimed at the USGA and R&A.

The Distance Announcement

R&A and USGA change ball testing but not until 2028 after industry feedback. A look at the specifics and supporting rationale.

Surprising Open Rota News

Portmarnock is now a possibility and while Royal Birkdale makes changes in advance of the 2026 championship.

Distance: The Comment Period Said So Much

The distance comment period is over and we learned a lot about what the various leading organizations really stand for. At least I did!

Major(s) News & Notes, August 10th, 2023

The final major of the year commences at Walton Heath. Plus, Lytham gets a Women's Open, PGA Tour's '24 schedule has major ramifications, plus notes on Thomas, Harman, U.S. Women's Am and more.

R&A And USGA Propose Competition Ball Under A "Model Local Rule"

After years of study and feedback, the organizations intend to change new testing conditions aimed at elite players. Driver faces to be spared.

My Quad take.

What McKinsey Told The Crown Prince

The New York Times obtains documents prepared by the maligned consulting firm projecting revenue scenarios for Saudi's golf league.

I review the highlights and ties to the LIV v. Golf Establishment battles.

Plus, links to a Year In Review podcast from McKellar.

R&A Chief: Open Will Remain Open

In John Huggan’s wide-ranging interview with Martin Slumbers, the R&A Chief addresses several issues of the day, from Trump Turnberry’s status to Open qualifying to Greg Norman. He makes clear that any talk of bans is not on the table.

I cover that in the latest Quad here along with a look at a key point made by the Washington Post writer who went to Saudi Arabia and LIV’d to tell about it.

Major(s) News & Notes October 27th, 2022

WSJ suggests Masters, USGA and PGA of America are "under investigation." I have a lot of questions.

Plus, Rory laments lost Ryder Cup bonds, major invites are on the line in Thailand, LIV director praises majors and Reads.

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Greg Norman Calls On The Five Families To "Grow Up"

In the latest Quadrilateral I try to decipher what LIV's Commish Greg Norman is hoping to achieve with his latest world ranking attack.

Plus, WSJ's look at the "secretive" OWGR and another McKellar pod.