ROYAL TROON GOLF CLUB VOTE 
  TO ADMIT WOMEN MEMBERS
 
 NEWS RELEASE FROM ROYAL TROON GC
Members of 145th Open Championship hosts Royal Troon Golf Club last night

(Friday, July 1) voted overwhelmingly to admit women members.
The vote took place at a Special General Meeting of Royal Troon Golf Club
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 this evening and lookforward 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 tonight for an important discussion and the right decision for Royal Troon Golf
Club.”

Stephen Anthony
The Secretary
Royal Troon Golf Club
Tel: +44 (0) 1292 311555