Royal & Ancient Golf Club voted in favour of admitting female members . The Scottish club continues its 260-year men - only membership policy . In March this year , the Royal & Ancient Club decided to ask its 2,500 male members across the globe to change his historic 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 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 .