My view is, why not. It is an "open" championshion if they are good enough and have earnt their places let them play!
yea true it is an open championship. but the qualifying courses arent as tough as the real championship course. on the other hand i don agree with drew and tarheel that it may be a media stunt.
True that the qualifying courses are not as tough but surely it is the same for the struggling tour player, club pro or even amature golfer, would you suggest that it is wrong for these guys to attempt to qualify on the grounds that the championship course is tougher. I will stick to my guns and say that if you have earnt you place by qualifying you deserve to be there. I am not saying that the women should be guaranted a place because of their sex, but let them compete on a level pegging.