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Highlights Haydn Porteous, Zander Lombard and Anthony Wall qualify for The Open in South Africa. More info The R&A and USGA release 2016 edition of Rules of Golf. Read more Browse the Rules Explorer, our comprehensive resource of the Rules of Golf, Equipment, Etiquette, the Rules of Amateur Status and Guidance on Running a Competition. Learn More Your Distance Measuring Device questions answered. Read more Latest News Filter by: All R&A News Rules of Golf Since 1897 the role of The R&A as governing body has been to write and interpret the Rules of Golf , including the Rules on Equipment . Explore the Rules of Golf Learn the Rules Visit The R&A’s Rules Academy to learn the basics of the Rules of Golf. A player is entitled to see his ball when making a stroke. TRUE FALSE Think you know the Rules of Golf? Test your knowledge now to find out whether you are a novice or a master. Think you know the Rules of Golf? Test your knowledge now to find out whether you are a novice or a master. Take a Rules Quiz Quick guide Pace of Play 2016 Rules Changes including Anchoring Rules Education Equipment The role of the Equipment Standards Committee is to regulate the equipment which may be used to play the game, both by amateurs and professionals alike. From Drivers to Golf Balls and Grooves to Distance Measuring Devices, visit the Equipment section to access the latest information and ensure all of your kit conforms to the current standards. What we do Did you know? The Committee is assisted by a staff of 11 - made up of Scientists, Engineers, Technicians, Rules experts & Administrators. Search Conforming Equipment Explore Rules & Guidance Equipment Submissions Distance Measuring Devices Learn About Equipment Testing Methods R&A Championships The R&A organises The Open, golf’s oldest and most international major championship, as well as a series of prestigious amateur events and international matches. In 2016, The 145 TH Open will be played at Royal Troon on the Ayrshire coast from 14-17 July. Visit our Championships Site Did you know? The 121st Amateur Championship will be played at Royal Porthcawl and Pyle & Kenfig in Wales in 2016. The Open Championship The Amateur Championship The Boys Amateur Championship The Seniors Amateur Championship Boys Home Internationals Golf Development The R&A invests more than £5 million in golf development activity each year with the aim of supporting golf wherever it is played and encouraging its growth in countries where it is in its infancy. Working through its affiliates, The R&A promotes golf as being a sport for life which can be played and enjoyed by people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of ability. Did you know? The R&A has 152 affiliated organisations in 138 countries representing more than 30 million golfers. 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