Karrie Webb AO, in the conversation as one Australia’s greatest ever golfers, male or female, has accepted an invitation to become an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

A member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Webb received the invitation in recognition of her successful playing career and the substantial contribution in helping to develop the next generation of professional golfers.

Among her 57 professional wins worldwide, Webb has recorded seven major championship victories, was the Ladies European Tour Rookie of the Year in 1995, then in 1996 went on to be the LPGA Rookie of the Year, finishing top of the money list and becoming the first LPGA player to win $1million in a season.

Webb has completed the Super Career Grand Slam – winning each of the five major championships in women’s golf – and jointly holds the record for the most AIG Women’s Open victories, with Sherri Steinhauer. 

“It is a privilege to be made an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and I am humbled to be joining such an esteemed group of golfers on the honorary membership roll,” said Webb.

“Simply put, I love golf and to be connected with a Club which holds so much history and also shares my passion for the development of the sport is something I am very proud of. This year I had the chance to see firsthand the investment of The R&A into women’s golf when I played St Andrews at the AIG Women’s Open.

“It has always been an incredibly special Championship to me but to see how it has evolved under the auspices of The R&A for the benefit of the players was something that I was truly impressed by,” Webb added. 

Karrie Webb teeing off at the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

Ian Pattinson, the Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, said, “I would like to congratulate Karrie on becoming an Honorary Member of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Karrie’s numerous victories and accolades are a testament to her talent, but more than being a great champion herself, Karrie is a role model to many young golfers and takes an active interest in the development of the next generation of Australian champions.

“She embodies many of the sporting qualities that make golf special and thoroughly deserves this recognition. We welcome Karrie into membership and look forward to seeing her in St Andrews again in the future.”

Webb represented Australia, at the 1994 Espirito Santo Trophy and the 2005 Women’s World Cup, was a torch bearer at the Olympic Games in Sydney and this year was the captain of Australia’s Olympic golf team in Paris.

Dedicated to charitable work, alongside Golf Australia Webb founded the Karrie Webb Series and scholarship, each year mentoring the top two Australian women amateur players. Past recipients of the Karrie Webb Series and scholarship include Minjee Lee and Hannah Green, with both going on to become major champions. 

Other Honorary Members of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews include: Dame Laura Davies, Ernie Els, Pádraig Harrington, Paul Lawrie, Catriona Matthew, Rory McIlroy, Nick Price, Belle Robertson, Annika Sörenstam and Tiger Woods.

– From the R&A 

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