Augusta National votes in favor of admitting female members . The egalitarian club abandons its 260-year men-only membership policy . Royal & Ancient Golf Club welcomed female members for the first time in 2012 . `` This vote has immediate effect and I can confirm that The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is now a mixed membership club . Some famous courses including U.S. , host of the one British Open , remain single-gender clubs .
Augusta National votes in favor of admitting female members . The egalitarian club abandons its 260-year men-only membership policy . Royal & Ancient Golf Club welcomed female members for the first time in 2012 . Some famous courses including U.S. , host of the one British Open , remain single-gender clubs .