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The R&A invests $31M in golf development, nears $260M goal

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

The R&A invests $31M in golf development, nears $260M goal
Summary

The R&A has announced a $31 million investment in golf for 2025, bringing total funding to nearly $250 million since 2017. This funding supports golf development, governance, and amateur championships. Increased turnover to $208.6 million in 2025 was driven by elite championship events, leading to a profit after tax of $10.3 million. The governing body emphasized its ongoing commitment with a new five-year strategy to broaden participation in the sport. The R&A's next step is the completion of its new headquarters in St. Andrews by the end of the year.

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  • •R&A has invested nearly $250 million in golf since 2017.
  • •Turnover rose to $208.6 million; profit after tax increased to $10.3 million.
  • •Visitor numbers at Golf It venue in Glasgow grew to over 143,000 in 2025.
  • •New headquarters in St. Andrews to be completed by the end of 2026.
  • •Five-year strategy aims to enhance global participation in golf.
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  • 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — The R&A pledged to put $260M into golf over 10 years. How is it doing?
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The figures illustrate how income from elite championship golf continues to fund a much wider program of activity across the sport.

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