# R&A golf conduct code rollout

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ra-golf-conduct-code-rollout
> Updated: 2026-07-30T19:49:56.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026 the R&A announced a new fan code of conduct for The Open Championship, signalling the start of a broader effort to regulate behavior at its flagship men's major. By the end of the month the organization extended the same framework to the 2026 AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. The women's policy authorises officials to issue official warnings, impose two‑stroke penalties, or disqualify players for serious breaches. While no violations have been recorded yet, the rules mirror recent disciplinary actions taken against male players such as Bob MacIntyre, Jon Rahm and Joaquin Niemann. R&A CEO Mark Darbon highlighted the duty to protect the spirit of the game, and a fan survey cited several PGA Tour players as unpopular due to past controversies.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: R&A Enforces New Conduct Code at 2026 Women's Open Golf Championship

The R&A introduced a strict conduct code for the 2026 Women's Open, allowing two‑stroke penalties or disqualification for serious breaches, while a fan survey identified several PGA Tour players as widely disd​

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ra-enforces-new-conduct-code-at-2026-womens-open-golf-championship

### 2026-07-08: R&A Enforces New Fan Code of Conduct for The Open Championship

The R&A will strictly enforce a new fan code of conduct at the 2026 Open Championship in England, with potential removal for breaches after recent incidents of unruly behaviour at major golf events.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ra-enforces-new-fan-code-of-conduct-for-the-open-championship

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