R&A open door to women's elite

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club have formally abandoned their ban on women competing in the Open Championship.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2005 - 11:06

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club have formally abandoned their ban on women competing in the Open Championship.

Their decision came on the day teenage sensation Michelle Wie made her professional debut.

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