That the Parliament congratulates Michelle Black, the first female captain at Murcar Links Golf Club on the east coast of Aberdeen; notes that Michelle joined Murcar Links in 2012 after developing a passion for golf in her twenties, recognising in particular the sociable nature of the game, as well as its mental and physical benefits; understands that Michelle spent four years as finance convenor of the club before becoming captain, when she successfully secured £1 million of funding for a new irrigation system; commends Michelle for overcoming what it sees as the barriers that women can experience in golf, and for successfully breaking through the glass ceiling to become the first female captain in Murcar Links Golf Club’s 116-year history; recognises that being club captain requires professionalism, good communication skills and transparency; acknowledges Michelle’s emphasis on inclusivity and equality in golf, which foster a broader range of experience, opinions and ideas to facilitate innovation and progression; encourages women and girls to try golf and to continue to break down barriers in the sport, helping to grow female membership and participation; believes, however, that everyone has a role to play in achieving equality in the sport of golf; notes that the R&A has chosen Murcar to host the 2024 Women’s and Men’s Amateur Home Internationals in August 2024, and wishes Michelle, the club and everyone involved a successful championship.