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Neil Donaldson, who is also a long-time member of Lundin Golf Club, will be The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews captain in 2023/24. Picture: Alan Richardson/The R&A.

St Andrews resident Donaldson to become next R&A captain

Grant Moir, Executive Director – Governance at The R&A, is pictured with the DP World Tour referees who have secured the new qualification. Picture: The R&A.

European Tour Group referees earn new R&A Rules qualification

Brendan Lawlor of Ireland in action during the recent G4D Event at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

R&A launches The G4D Open at Woburn in tandem with DP World Tour

Neal Graham, left, and Eden Thompson have been appointed as new development managers by The R&A. Picture: The R&A

Graham takes up new R&A development role in Middle East and India

Robert Oxley, former press secretary to Boris Johnson during his time as Prime Minister, has joined the R&A as its new Director of Public Affairs.

Boris Johnson's former press secretary gets new role with The R&A

Grant Moir has worked for The R&A since 1996 and is now joining its executive leadership team. Picture: The R&A.

Moir promoted to The R&A's executive leadership team

Pupils at three schools in Glasgow are already being introduced to golf through the creation of The R&A's Golf It! facility in the city.

New R&A's facility to deliver golf lessons for 42,500 pupils across Glasgow

Ewen Ferguson interacts with the crowd after putting on the fifth at St Andrews in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Ewen Ferguson enjoys taking revenge on 18th hole at St Andrews in Dunhill Links

Former R&A chief executive Peter Dawson is chairman of the Official World Golf Ranking. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

LIV Golf players call on Peter Dawson to grant world ranking points

Golf It! will be the R&As new community-based golf and entertainment facility located on the south bank of Hogganfield Loch, following the redevelopment of Lethamhill golf course.

Golf It! will be name of R&A's new community facility in Glasgow

Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of the R&A talks in a press conference prior to the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield. Picture: Alex Burstow/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Martin Slumbers: Women's golf 'really exploded' on back of R&A's Muirfield stanc...

LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman is a two-time Open winner. Picture: Getty Images

LIV Golf leader Greg Norman snubbed by R&A for 150th Open

The Open takes place at St Andrews next month.

LIV Golf players will be allowed to play The Open, confirms R&A

Hannah Darling during day two the R&A Women's Amateur Championship at Hunstanton Golf Club in Norfolk. Picture: Harriet Lander/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Hannah Darling and Grace Crawford qualify comfortably in Women's Amateur

Hannah Darling during the second qualifying round in the R&A Women's Amateur Championship at Hunstanton in Norfolk. Picture: Harriet Lander/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Hannah Darling and Grace Crawford qualify comfortably in Women's Amateur

The AIG Women's Open Trophy sits on the 18th green at Muirfield during a media day for the R&A event on 4-7 August. Picture: Mark Runnacles/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

R&A 'thrilled' as Muirfield members embrace hosting of AIG Women's Open

The R&A had attracted a "significant entry" for the Clarey Jug battle in the 150th Open at St Andrews. Picture: The R&A

Two venues added for regional qualifying due to big entry for 150th Open

The R&A Celebration of Light included a tribute in support of Ukraine and its people as colours of the nation’s flag were projected on to the R&A Clubhouse in St Andrews. Picture: James Bridle

R&A lights up clubhouse in countdown to 150th Open

Collin Morikawa will be defending the Claret Jug in the 150th Open at St Andrews in July. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

Entries can now be submitted for 150th Open at St Andrews

Zane Scotland, the youngest English player to qualify for The Open, has been appointed by the R&A as a diversity ambassador. Picture: R&A

R&A appoints Zane Scotland as first diversity ambassador

r) Niall Horan and Gareth Bale will support a golf participation drive by The R&A and help inspire new audiences into the sport. Picture: The R&A/Getty Images

Gareth Bale joins Niall Horan in becoming global ambassador for R&A

Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves the headquarters of Crossrail at Canary Wharf on March 7, 2011 in London.

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, relinquishes Honorary Membership of R&A

Collin Morikawa will be defending the Claret Jug in the 150th Open after his win at Royal St George's in July. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

Three 150th Open spots to be on offer in 2022 Genesis Scottish Open

Russell Smith, who worked for both Hibs and Scottish Rugby, has been appointed by the R&A as general manager of its new communityh facility at Lethamhill.

Russell Smith to run R&A's new community golf facility in Glasgow

Igor and Heba, both aged 10, from St Philomena's Primary School in Glasgow got their first taste of padel at Lethamhill this week.

Andy Murray-backed padel to be part of R&A's new facility in Glasgow

An artist's impression of the proposed double-decker driving range at the new R&A community golf facility at Lethamhill in Glasgow. Picture: R&A

New R&A facility in Glasgow now set to include double-decker driving range

Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand celebrates winning the 2021 ANA Inspiration by taking the traditional leap into Poppie’s Pond. That will be happening for the last time in 2022 before the newly-named Chevron Championship moves to a new home. Picture: Michael Owens/Getty Images.

$5m Chevron Championship to take over from ANA Inspiration

An artist's impression of the planned new R&A facility in Glasgow

R&A gets approval for new community golf facility in Glasgow

Germany's Sophia Popov won last year's AIG Women's Open, which was played behind closed doors at Royal Troon. Picture: R&A

Fans get green light to attend AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie

The 18th hole arena at Royal St George's for the 149th Open at Royal St George’s. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Sandwich Open was tasty but road network is headache for R&A

Martin Slumbers, chief executive of the R&A. during a press conference at Royal St George's Golf Club ahead of the Open. Picture: Handout/R&A/PA Wire

Covid breach would leave player ‘at risk’ of Open disqualification - R&A chief

Defending champion Shane Lowry is watched by his coach, Edinburgh man Neil Manchip, during his first practice round for the 149th Open at Royal St George's. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

The Open: Shane Lowry defends Covid protocols as Zach Johnson withdraws

Collin Morikawa speaks at a press conference prior to the abrdn Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Collin Morikawa: Americans need to make Covid adjustments for The Open

Phil Anderton took up a new role with the R&A, where he's in charge of strategic and operational responsibilities for Golf Development and Amateur Championships, in August. Picture: R&A

R&A's 'long-term ambition' is equal prize funds in men's and women's Opens

Shane Lowry celebrates his 2019 Open win at Royal Portrush with wife Wendy and daughter Iris. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

R&A set to confirm arrangements for fans at The Open

Scottish golf fans to be part of ticket ballot for 150th Open at St Andrews

Phil Mickelson appears from the swarm of fans on the 18th fairway in the final round of the US PGA Championship at Kiawah Island. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

R&A vow to have ‘clean 18th fairway’ for finish of The Open

Chief Executive of the R&A Martin Slumbers speaks to the media at the R&A press conference prior to the 148th Open at Royal Portrush. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

R&A hopes to have up to 30,000 fans per day at The Open

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers brings out the Claret Jug for the trophy presentation at the 148th Open at Royal Portrush in 2019. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Two Open spots and maybe more on offer in Scottish Open in July

Sophia Popov walks forward to collect her trophy following her two-shot victory in the AIG Women’s Open. Picture: R&A via Getty.

R&A 'greatly encouraged' about fans for AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie

The Scores with entrance to Gillespie Wynd in centre.

This delightful refurbished 2-bedroom mews flat sits next to the Old Course in a...

Grant Moir of the R&A has been heavily inolved in the proposals to change the Rules of Amateur Status. Picture: Stanley Chou/Getty Images for R&A.

Golf set for amateur dramatics under new R&A and USGA proposals

Royal Dornoch had been scheduled to host the Men's Home Internationals in April in a bid to help with the selection process for the Walker Cup in Florida the following month. Picture: Allsport UK/ALLSPORT

R&A postpones Home Internationals at Royal Dornoch in April

An artist's impression of the planned new R&A facility in Glasgow

R&A submit planning application for new Glasgow community golf facility

Shane Lowry talks in a press conference after his win in the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush in 2019. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

R&A still aiming for 'full-scale' Open but also have 'robust' back-up plans

Rory McIlroy in action during last week's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Picture: Donald Miralle/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy accuses golf's governing bodies of 'self-importance' over proposals

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers brings out the Claret Jug for the trophy presentation for the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush in 2019. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

This year's Open to go ahead with or without fans, says R&A chief

Pop star Niall Horan in action during the pro-am event prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in 2019. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Niall Horan to work with R&A in bid to attract 'new audience' to golf

The R&A has made it clear that Turnberry will never host a major tournament while it remains under Donald Trump's ownership (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Capitol riots sound the death knell for Trump's toxic brand – Martyn McLaughlin

The Trump Turnberry Resort in Ayrshire, where The Open was last held in 2009. Picture: Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

R&A has no plans for Turnberry in 'foreseeable future'

LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan is stepping down this year after 11 years in the role but believes the women's game is in good hands. Picture: Donald Miralle/Getty Images.

Mike Whan hails 'game-changing' support for women's golf

Artist's impressions of the work planned for the R & A clubhouse in St Andrews

Historic R&A clubhouse in St Andrews set for major renovation

Bob MacIntyre finished in a tie for sixth on his debut in the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images

Boost for Bob MacIntyre as R&A honour exemptions for 149th Open

Annika Sorenstam is to take over as the new International Golf Federation president on 1 January 2021. Picture: Getty Images

Annika Sorenstam to succeed Peter Dawson as IGF president

Augusta National had an autumnal look for this year's Masters and Rory McIlroy is looking forward to the Georgia venue being back to its more traditional look and how it plays in April. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Why players yearn for the Masters to return to its April slot

Martin Slumbers with the #FOREeveryone toolkit, which has been supported by Australian major winner Hannah Green, left and 2018 Women's Open champion Georgia Hall, right. Picture: R&A - Handout/R&A via Getty Images

R&A launches new campaign to get more women and girls into golf

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Members of UNISON and UCU on a picket line outside Glasgow School of Art.

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Dame Sally Mapstone donated part of her pay rise to a student hardship fund.

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Patrick Fyffe (1942 - 2002, left), aka Dame Hilda Bracket, and George Logan (right), aka Dr Evadne Hinge, who died on Sunday performing in 1975. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Hinge and Bracket star George Logan dies at age of 78