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Women Members Now Allowed after 260 Years

By on February 11, 2019

For the first time in its 260 year history, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews is allowing women members. The Princess Royal was among one of the first women to join, along with golfers Laura Davies, Renee Powell, Belle Robertson MBE, Lally Segard, Annika Sorenstam, and Louise Suggs.

George MacGregor OBE, captain of the club said it was a “historic” day. “It is an honour and a privilege for the Royal and Ancient Golf Club to welcome these remarkable women as honorary members,” MacGregor said, “The Princess Royal enjoys a strong bond with Scotland and has shown great energy and commitment to developing sport through her work in the Olympic movement.

“They are extremely worthy additions to our roll of honorary members and will become ambassadors for the club as they have been for the sport of golf throughout their careers.”

Read the full story here :: Princess Royal among first women to join St Andrews

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