# Golf: The first female captain in the centuries-old history of the Royal and Ancient Club at St Andrews in Scotland will take over the reigns in September. Claire Dowling will serve as captain for a one-year term after being nominated by previous captains. She was one of the first women to join the club when it opened membership for women 12-years ago after being men-only for 260-years. Dowling has served on the rules committee and the general committee after earlier playing for Great Britain and Ireland.
Golf: First female captain of Royal and Ancient takes over the reigns in September