World's oldest club to allow female golfers after 273 years
Scotland's Muirfield golf course, founded in 1744 and believed to be the oldest in the world, will allow women to attain membership for the first time. The decision reportedly comes after the club lost out on a chance to host the prestigious Open Championship. Women, however, will have to wait for nearly 2-3 years due to a membership waiting list.
 Founded in 1744, Scotland's Muirfield golf club is finally swinging its gates open for women. Believed to be the oldest in the world, the golf club will allow women to attain membership for the first time over the course of its history. Reportedly, the decision comes after the club lost out on a chance to host the "prestigious" Open Championship. Being welcomed by nearly everyone, including Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, the move is a long overdue step towards eradicating the skewed ideas that do not allow women to be members of world's most coveted golf clubs, The Guardian reports.