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Muirfield loses British Open after rejecting women members


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Scottish golf course Muirfield has lost its status as a British Open venue after voting against admitting female members, the sport's joint ruling body the R&A announced on Thursday. The R&A -- encompassing the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews -- reacted immediately by announcing that Muirfield will no longer be selected as a venue for the Open, which is golf's oldest major. Scotland's political leader, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, branded Muirfield's decision "indefensible".

 

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