Captain of Muirfield Golf Club, Henry Fairweather in front of Muirfield golf club clubhouse, as he m …
The backlash engulfing Muirfield isn't the first time discrimination issues have had a negative impact on a potential site for a major golf championship.
Muirfield was removed from the rotation of British Open courses Thursday after club members decided not to invite female members. Muirfield had hosted its 16th British Open in 2013.
Muirfield was one of 10 courses on the rotation of British Open sites. The only other club on that list that excludes women is Royal Troon, which hosts this year's British Open.