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Four local golf clubs shut out women

Four local golf clubs shut out women

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The Butler National Golf Club in Oak Brook is for men only.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

The Butler National Golf Club in Oak Brook is a men's-only club.

Mark Black | Staff Photographer

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A decision made Monday by the historically men's only Augusta National Golf Club to offer two women a membership will likely not influence four local men's only golf clubs to change their ways, according to sources. “In these men’s clubs in (the) Chicago (area) ... women are not allowed on the property at all. They don’t even let them get out of the car, as far as I know,” said Barry Cronin, golf executive.