GULLANE, Scotland (AP) -- Muirfield will discover next month whether its members have voted to end the Scottish club's male-only policy, which could pave the way for its return to the British Open rotation.
The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, which owns Muirfield, voted last May against admitting female members following a ballot of its members, a move that provoked sharp criticism from players and lawmakers.
Muirfield was immediately stripped of its right to host the British Open.
A second vote was announced, and the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers said on Thursday the result is expected to be announced in mid-March.