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Royal Troon to Admit Female Members

Royal-Troon-Club-CrestGlasgow, Scotland: At a Special General Meeting of Royal Troon Golf Club, members of 145th Open Championship hosts voted overwhelmingly to admit women members.
Dr Martin Cheyne, Captain, said: “We have said a number of times recently that it is important for golf clubs to reflect the society in which we exist and the modern world that looks to us.
“Therefore, I am delighted with the decision taken by members of Royal Troon and look forward to welcoming women to our great club. It is the right decision for the club today, and for the generations of golfers that will follow.
“Tonight, we turn our attention to jointly hosting the 145th Open Championship with our great friends at The Ladies Golf Club, Troon. We can now all be focused on golf and showcasing this wonderful club and golf course to the huge global audience that this most prestigious championship commands.
“I am grateful for the support of many people, including Scottish Golf – the game’s governing body in Scotland – for its unswerving support and to my Vice-Captain and fellow members of the committee.
“I pay special thanks to the members who turned out for an important discussion and the right decision for Royal Troon Golf Club.”
A spokesman for The R&A said: “We welcome this decision by the membership at Royal Troon and recognise its significance for the club.
“Our focus today is very much on The 145th Open in just under two weeks’ time but we can now look forward to many more great championships at Royal Troon in years to come.”

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