Muirfield Golf Club revealed yesterday that they hope to hold a second vote on whether to grant women membership.

In Muirfield’s first ballot, held just six weeks ago, 64 per cent of respondents voted Yes — just shy of the two-thirds needed.

The outcome sparked cries of outrage across Britain, leading to Open Championship organisers the R&A removing Muirfield from the tournament rota, though they went on to say that they would reconsider that position if the membership rules were altered.