No females golf club 'stuck in 19th century'

A prestigious golf club was tonight accused of enforcing 19th century rules after it won a legal bid refusing women full membership.

No females golf club 'stuck in 19th century'
Tue, 03 Nov, 2009 - 19:04

A prestigious golf club was tonight accused of enforcing 19th century rules after it won a legal bid refusing women full membership.

The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge by equality chiefs and ruled Portmarnock Golf Club in north Co Dublin was a gentlemen’s club where golf was played.

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