After a worldwide backlash following a first vote the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (HCEG) is seeking a fresh ballot of its membership on admitting women as members of the Club.

Six weeks ago (19 May 2016) the Club announced its admission resolution, supported unanimously by the Club Committee, had failed to reach the required two thirds majority for change. An independently scrutinised postal ballot recorded a vote of 64% in favour of the resolution and 36% against on a turnout of 95% of members eligible to vote.

Muirfield to have another go at voting for female members.

The Club Committee will now seek authority from the membership, at a Special General Meeting, to hold a fresh postal ballot before the end of the year.

HCEG Captain, Henry Fairweather said: “A substantial majority of our members voted for change and many have voiced their disappointment with the ballot resultand with subsequent events. The Club Committee believes that a clear and decisive vote in favour of admitting women asmembers is required to enable us to begin the task of restoring the reputation of the Club that has been damaged by the earlier ballot outcome”.