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Catriona Matthew, who led Europe to back-to-back victories in the Solheim Cup, will captain Great Britain and Ireland in the 2024 Curtis Cup. Picture: Ian Rutherford/PA

Matthew handed 2024 captaincy role

The AIG Women's Open Trophy sits on the 18th green at Muirfield during a media day for the R&A event on 4-7 August. Picture: Mark Runnacles/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

R&A 'thrilled' as Muirfield members embrace hosting of AIG Women's Open

Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves the headquarters of Crossrail at Canary Wharf on March 7, 2011 in London.

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, relinquishes Honorary Membership of R&A

Collin Morikawa will be defending the Claret Jug in the 150th Open after his win at Royal St George's in July. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

Genesis Scottish Open 2022: Three 150th Open spots on offer in East Lothian

Collin Morikawa will be defending the Claret Jug in the 150th Open after his win at Royal St George's in July. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

Three 150th Open spots to be on offer in 2022 Genesis Scottish Open

A wew brand has been launched by the R&A for The 150th Open at St Andrews next year. Picture: R&A

Scottish golf fans to be part of ticket ballot for 150th Open at St Andrews

Chief Executive of the R&A Martin Slumbers speaks to the media at the R&A press conference prior to the 148th Open at Royal Portrush. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

R&A hopes to have up to 30,000 fans per day at The Open

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers brings out the Claret Jug for the trophy presentation for the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush in 2019. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

This year's Open to go ahead with or without fans, says R&A chief

The R&A has appointed Phil Anderton as its chief development officer. Picture: The R&A

New role for ex-Hearts and SRU chief

Muirfield, home of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, only admitted women members in March 2017

The previously all-male Muirfield is to host the Women's Open

The R&A has said golf courses in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should remain closed despite England getting the green light for courses to reopen on Wednesday. Picture: JPI Media

Scottish golf courses must remain closed for now, says R&A

The 150th staging of The Open will now take place on the Old Course at St Andrews in 2022 as opposed to next year. Picture: Getty Images

Coronavirus: No Open Championship for first time since 1945 as R&A cancels July ...

Martin Slumbers, the R&A chief executive, is expected to deliver an update on the 149th Open Championship at Royal St George's in the next day or so. Picture: Getty Images

Coronavirus: R&A still to make decision on The Open as it considers postponement

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers is hoping both The Open and AIG Women's British Open will go ahead as planned at Royal St George's and Royal Troon respectively this summer. Picture: Getty Images

Coronavirus: R&A 'proceeding as planned' for The Open and AIG Women's British Op...

The Open was last held at Muirfield in 2013. Picture: TSPL

Muirfield set for ‘Edinburgh’s Open’ rebrand as R&A chiefs target 200,000 fans a...