The Ulster History Circle unveil a Blue Plaque located at Royal Portrush Ladies’ Clubhouse in memory of May Hezlet a pioneer in the sport of women’s golf.

May Hezlet was born in Gibraltar on 29th April 1882, and in her later years became President of Portrush Ladies’ Club, holding the post until 1951. During her golfing career she won the Irish Championship in 1899 and just one week later at age 17, she won the British Championship on the same links at Newcastle, County Down.

Between 1899 and 1908 May won the Irish Championship five times, also winning the British Championship three times during the same period.