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Open Championship 2025: How Do Golf Clubs Attain 'Royal' Status.
Open Championship 2025: How Do Golf Clubs Attain 'Royal' Status.

Forbes

time15-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Forbes

Open Championship 2025: How Do Golf Clubs Attain 'Royal' Status.

Royal Portrush takes center stage in the golf world this week as the Open Championship heads to Northern Ireland. As you watch, you may wonder… how does a golf club get the title of 'Royal'? There are a couple different ways that a golf club can attain this honor, which has been bestowed to some of the greatest golf courses in the world. PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 22: The Claret Jug sits on the 5th hole during media day for the ... More The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on April 22, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/R&A/R&A via Getty Images) The first way a course gets 'Royal' in its name is quite simple, it just calls itself Royal. Not to say that there isn't symbolism in its name, like the Royal Golf Club in Minnesota, where Arnold Palmer aka 'the King' was one of the designers and the course wanted to honor that. Or Royal Spring Golf Course in India, which takes its name from the springs used by Mughal emperors. The second way is filled with much more pageantry and bravado, and that is to be given the title by the monarchy itself. There are dozens of clubs around the world that have 'Royal' status and while most of them are named by British kings and queens, there are around two dozen clubs granted status by both the Spanish and Belgian royal families over the years. While most people know that golf, or at least golf as we know it, got its start in Scotland, but it isn't at St. Andrews where the honor of being named 'Royal' was first used. For that we need to go to a different city, Perth. In 1833, King William IV granted the first 'Royal' title when he granted the name to Royal Perth Golfing Society & County and City Club. Founders of the Royal Perth Golfing Society in 1833. A year after Royal Perth, the Society of St. Andrews golfers, whose membership included members of the royal family, officially changed its name to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. The R&A as it is better known, has went on to become the most famous golfing society in the world and a governing body for the rules of the game. ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 10: The Swilcan Bridge on the par 4, 18th hole and The R&A Clubhouse ... More on The Old Course on August 10, 2021 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/R&A/R&A via Getty Images) While having members of a royal family as part of a club helps, there are other ways a golf club can get the honor of being 'Royal' bestowed upon them. There is an application process for a club to try to be granted 'Royal' status, but this process is shrouded in mystery. In Scott Macpherson's 2013 book Golf's Royal Clubs, the criteria listed for clubs were 'institutions of eminence, long standing and secure financial position, and devoted to national, charitable and scientific objects.' The reigning monarch would get the final say in granting approval to a club. 'At the conclusion of our research, we have to admit that no pattern could be found. Those that strove for the title, often seemed to get it, especially in the Dominions and empire.' stated Sir Peter Allen in The Sunley Book of Royal Golf. Sometimes this process can take decades, for instance, Royal Aberdeen in Scotland started using the label in 1870, but did not officially get the 'Royal' designation until 1903. ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - JUNE 21: Wilco Nienaber of Republic of South Africa and Perry Cohen of ... More Switzerland at the 1st hole during the fourth day of The Amateur Championship at Royal Aberdeen on June 21, 2018 in Aberdeen, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/R&A/R&A via Getty Images) The most famous of the 'Royal' courses are in the United Kingdom and many are part of the Open Championship rotation, Royal Birkdale, Portrush, St. George's to name a few. In total, there are 34 courses in the United Kingdom deemed 'Royal' and another 26 in former British commonwealths around the world, such as Royal Melbourne. MELBOURNE,- JANUARY 03: A view from behind the green on the 402 metre 2nd hole on the East Course ... More with the par 4 6th hole on the west course beind at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. The west 6th hole plays as the 4th hole and the East 2nd plays as the 6th hole on the tournament Composite Course, on January 03, 2005, in Black Rock, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by) To break it down further, there are six 'Royal' courses in Canada. Royal Montreal, host of last year's Presidents Cup is the oldest, getting its designation in 1884. Eight clubs in Australia have been bestowed the honor, six in Africa, three in Asia, two in New Zealand and two more in continental Europe. The two most unique designations are in mainland Europe, as they are in countries never controlled by the British empire. In 2003, the Marianske Lazne Golf Club in the Czech Republic with its long held connections to the British royal family was granted the title. It was a favorite holiday destination for King Edward VII, and he was even there for the opening of the golf course in 1905. Queen Elizabeth II granted the honor to Royal Homburger(the third oldest club in Germany) in 2013. The Prince of Wales and members of the royal family frequented the city of Homberg, Germany for its spas and King Edward VII was the first honorary member of the golf club. We will have to wait and see when the next great golf course to be granted the title of 'Royal' will be named. The last one of major notoriety was Royal Troon, which is now in the Open rota and was awarded the title in 1978 for the club's 100th anniversary. TROON, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 15: A general view of the par 3, eighth hole Postage Stamp at Royal Troon ... More on August 15, 2023 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest News, Interviews and Update
Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest News, Interviews and Update

The Herald Scotland

time17-05-2025

  • Sport
  • The Herald Scotland

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest News, Interviews and Update

First held in 1930 in the city of Hamilton, Canada, as the British Empire Games, the multi-sport competition involves athletes from the Commonwealth nations and territories. Read on for all the latest Commonwealth Games news, interviews and updates. Latest Commonwealth Games news As reported by The Herald, here is a selection of the latest Commonwealth Games news stories. 'It's not just elite sport in Glasgow that's under threat' Glasgow 2014 didn't increase participation? Of course it didn't 'Up in the air': Parents react to Glasgow School of Sport decision When and where the next Commonwealth Games will be held at The upcoming Commonwealth Games will be held next year in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2. A total of 74 countries are set to compete across four sport venues: Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Emirates Arena and the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. Events will also be held at the Scottish Event Campus, including the Hydro, SEC Armadillo, and SEC Centre. The 2026 games were originally set to be held in the Australian state of Victoria, but the government unexpectedly withdrew in July last year after costs hit £3.13 billion - more than double the £1.4bn budgeted. Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games The last time the Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow was in 2014, with Commonwealth Sport describing it as "one of the most successful Games ever" on its website. Giant, dancing teacakes were one of the highlights of the opening ceremony (Image: Richard Heathcote) It also marked the biggest-ever number of Para-Sports Medals in Commonwealth Games History, with 22 Medal events in total. What games are in the Commonwealth Games The upcoming 2026 Games are set to be a more pared-back version of the 2014 event with just 10 sports on display - down from the 18 showcased in 2014. These are: 3x3 basketball and 3x3 wheelchair basketball, artistic gymnastics, athletics and para athletics (track & field), bowls and para bowls, boxing, cycling track and para cycling track, judo, netball, swimming and para swimming, weightlifting and para powerlifting. A total of 10 sports will be featured at the upcoming 2026 Games (Image: Bradley Collyer/PA) Commonwealth Sport said it was also the biggest-ever number of Para-Sports Medals in Commonwealth Games History, with 22 Medal events in total. Commonwealth Games countries The Commonwealth is a voluntary group of 54 sovereign nations. When the Games were first held in Hamilton in 1930, 11 countries sent 400 athletes. The nations were Australia, Bermuda, British Guyana, Canada, England, Northern Ireland, Newfoundland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow in 2014 (Image: SNS) The number of participating countries and territories has increased ever since. At the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, a total of 72 countries and territories participated.

🚨 Tottenham name lineup for UEL semi-final second leg with Bodø/Glimt
🚨 Tottenham name lineup for UEL semi-final second leg with Bodø/Glimt

Yahoo

time08-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

🚨 Tottenham name lineup for UEL semi-final second leg with Bodø/Glimt

Tottenham have named their lineup for tonight's Europa League semi-final second leg clash with Bodø/ is the side Ange Postecoglou has picked for the biggest game of his tenure so far. How we line up in Bodø 🫡 — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 8, 2025 Spurs hold a 3-1 advantage from the first leg and are big favourites to make the final. What do you think of the team and the game ahead? 📸 Richard Heathcote - 2025 Getty Images

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