R&A Issues Statement On Russian Invasion

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The full statement can be read here. The sanctions levied, joining a long list of sports organizations attempting to isolate Russia.  

  • The R&A fully supports the recommendations of the IOC and the International Golf Federation in excluding Russia and Belarus from international team championships.

  • The R&A is not currently expecting entries from Russian or Belarusian golfers in scheduled R&A-qualifying events, championships or international matches in the upcoming season, professional or amateur. In the event that we were to receive entries, we would decline.

  • We are reviewing the implications for matters such as international rankings and the World Handicap System.

  • The R&A will contribute to a humanitarian aid fund and we will offer direct support to the Ukrainian Golf Federation.