As Prince Andrew faces the prospect of a trial in a very public civil lawsuit for sexual abuse later this year, the British royal has given up his membership at the historic Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in Scotland.
"I can confirm that The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has received notification that the Duke of York will relinquish his Honorary Membership," said a spokesperson for the Scottish club in a statement sent to CNN on Friday."We respect and appreciate his decision."Known as the"Home of Golf," the game in various forms has been played over the St. Andrews links since the 15th century.
Crafted on land that first witnessed golf in 1793, Kingsbarns quickly went to the top of many wish lists for its rugged scenery, testing championship course and lavish hospitality.Hide Caption 20 of 29 Photos: Scotland's best golf courses Kingsbarns: It features as one of three top-notch courses used in the European Tour's annual Dunhill Links Championship along with St Andrews' Old Course and Carnoustie.
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