Claire Dowling drives in as first woman to captain The Royal and Ancient

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews welcomed its new Captain, Claire Dowling, at the traditional driving-in ceremony on the 1st tee of the Old Course this morning.

The R&AThe R&ASeptember 25, 2026Claire Dowling, The Royal and Ancient, The Royal & Ancient

Claire Dowling drives in as first woman to captain The Royal and Ancient

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

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 & Ancient

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