Royal & Ancient Golf Club voted in favour of admitting female members . The Scottish club continues its 260-year men - only membership policy . Augusta National admitted female members for the first time in 2012 . Some famous courses including Muirfield , host of the 2013 British Open , remain single - sex clubs .
Royal & Ancient Golf Club votes in favor of admitting female members . The Scottish club abandons its 260-year men-only membership policy . Augusta National welcomed female members for the first time in 2012 . Some famous courses including Muirfield , host of the 2013 British Open , remain single-gender clubs .