Golf Industry News - The R&A

Catriona Matthew, who led Great Britain and Ireland to a memorable Curtis Cup victory earlier this year, will continue as captain for the match against the USA at Bel-Air Country Club in 2026.

Martin Slumbers leaves his position as Chief Executive of The R&A today [December 13] after serving the governing body for almost ten years. 

The R&A has followed the USGA in introducing a 'fair competition policy' that bans transgender players born male and who have experienced male puberty from competing in women's golf tournaments.