St Andrews club opened membership to women in 2014
Dowling will serve as club captain from September
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first female captain in its 272-year history.
The club, based at the “home of golf” on the east coast of Scotland, opened its membership to women 12 years ago.
Dowling will serve as club captain from September after she was nominated by previous holders of the office. The 2027 Open will be hosted by St Andrews during her tenure.
