st Andrews trust

St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews became the premier golf club, not only because of its superior course, but because of its royal patrons. The club also put in a lot of effort toward promoting the game of golf as a legitimate sport.

Women (although that may be changing).

The R & A and USGA.

ANSWER:

The core functions of the USGA is to write and interpret the Rules of Golf. The Association collaborates with R&A (Royal and Ancient Golf Club) of St Andrews.