Former Open champions Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie have been made honorary members of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
With 20 major championship victories between them, the three former winners have contributed to some of the Open’s most iconic moments.
Ahead of the 150th edition of the sport’s oldest championship, which begins tomorrow, the trio have accepted invitations from the club.
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Outlining its reasons for awarding Woods, Lawrie and McIlroy the accolade, club officials described them as “outstanding global ambassadors for the sport”.
Royal and Ancient Golf Club captain Peter Forster said: “I warmly congratulate Tiger, Rory and Paul on becoming Honorary Members of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club.
“They have each made huge contributions to golf and played their part in inspiring millions to take up and follow the sport around the world. They are not only great champions but fantastic ambassadors for golf and have brought so much joy to so many young fans in particular.
“This is entirely fitting recognition for three such distinguished sporting figures and I have no doubt they will continue to give exemplary service to the sport through their new roles in the club.”
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