For the first time in 275 years, Muirfield has formally invited women to join the club.
The decision comes two years after the private club voted 80% in favor of updating its membership policy to include women. Prior to that vote, in 2016, the R&A removed Muirfield from the Open rota because of its exclusionary practices.
According to the club, 12 women – and three men – have been invited to join the club after July 1.
“This marks a milestone in the club’s illustrious history, and we look forward to welcoming all of our new members to share in the great values and traditions of our club,” Alistair Campbell, captain of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, said in a statement.