LONDON (Reuters) - Muirfield golf club voted on Tuesday to admit women members, scrapping the all-male policy that led to the historic Scottish links course being stripped of its eligibility to host Britain's Open championship. "We look forward to welcoming women as members who will enjoy, and benefit from, the great traditions and friendly spirit of this remarkable club," he said. Women are allowed to play there, but an initial ballot to allow women members failed in May last year when only 64 percent voted in favour. "Well done, Muirfield - decision to admit women members emphatic & the right one. The Royal St George's club in Kent was recently awarded hosting rights for the 2020 Open after it too voted to allow women members in 2015.

Source: The Star March 14, 2017 12:54 UTC