Interesting Facts

The Scottish referendum isn't the only historic vote taking place today. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, in Scotland,  is set to announce whether it will admit women members for the first time in its 260-year history. (At the moment men and women can play golf on any of the courses in St. Andrews, this is a more a 19th hole issue - women aren't allowed into the R&A club house - not even as guests.  It sounds like a 19th century issue.)

There are more women only golf clubs in the UK than there are men only golf clubs. (That said the Open 2013, which starts today, is being held at a men only golf club.  Muirfield golf club only allows women as "visitors" and even then they must be accompanied by a man. The 2010 equality act allows for single sex private clubs, but the Open is the only major golfing event that uses men only clubs. So, no birdies at the Open this year.)