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Amateur golfBrian KeoghMay 07, 2026Claire Dowling, The Royal & AncientComment

Claire Dowling makes history by becoming first woman to captain 272-year-old Royal & Ancient

Claire Dowling will become the first woman to captain The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in its 272-year history.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghMay 07, 2026Claire Dowling, The Royal & AncientComment

Claire Dowling makes history by becoming first woman to captain 272-year-old Royal & Ancient