The decision to allow women to become members of Portmarnock Golf Club has been 'warmly welcomed' by Golf Ireland.
A majority of members voted to change the policy, which has been in place since the club was founded in 1894 with 83.4% of members voting in favour of the change and 16.6% voting against.
Up to this point, the club's Rule 3 stated: "The club shall consist of members and associate members who shall be gentlemen properly elected and who shall conform with the rules of amateur status."
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The words "who shall be gentlemen" will now be removed.
CEO of Golf Ireland Mark Kennelly says it's a welcome decision.
