Charlie and Charlie take a deep dive into the Royal & Ancient (R&A), the centuries-old organisation that quietly governs the global game alongside the USGA. From The Open Championship's £150m-plus revenues and surprisingly modest prize money to the R&A's unique governance structure, this is an extraordinary look behind one of sport's most powerful and least understood institutions. Why is golf still controlled by a private members' club in St Andrews? How much money does The Open actually make? And why has this centuries-old model arguably worked better than many modern sports governing bodies? ---------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast sh...