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- The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews appointed Clare Dowling as its first female captain.
- Her inauguration will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Old Course’s tee.
- She will serve a one-year term for the 2026/27 season after being nominated by previous captains.
- Dowling previously chaired the club’s committee from 2022, has refereed The Open seven times, and played in four Curtis Cups, winning five Irish Championships.
