Royal and Ancient Club

noun

1. the Royal and Ancient Club
   a golf club, headquarters of the sport's ruling body, based in St Andrews, Scotland R&A

Example Sentences

“The grandstand at the back of the first green, because you can see the first, 18 and the 17th green,” said David Spence, a Royal and Ancient club member since 1991 who has been attending British Opens since 1969.

From Seattle Times

He earned the soubriquet Air Miles Andy after the National Audit Office censured his helicopter habit in 2005, which included him spending £32,000 in one year flying to Scotland to the Royal and Ancient club at St Andrews in his capacity as captain.

From The Guardian

When Powell received the invitation to bring a guest for lunch in the trophy room at the Royal and Ancient Club during Friday’s second round, she thought of Harris.

From New York Times

A package arrived that contained a blue scarf emblazoned with the Royal and Ancient club logo, which Powell will wear proudly when the women take their place next to their fellow male members during the tournament.

From New York Times

The panoramic backdrop of Hamilton Hall, the Royal and Ancient club and Martyrs' Monument, coupled with the gallery and onlookers from porch over-hangs, is more breathtaking than any picture a Hollywood green screen can paint.

From Golf Digest