* Women members allowed after 260 years * 85 percent of R&A members vote in favour * Change widely welcomed by golfers and politicians (Adds further detail, new quotes) By Mitch Phillips LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - After 260 years of exclusion, women will be allowed to join the Royal and Ancient golf club after an overwhelming members' vote opened the doors to the famous St Andrews clubhouse and paved the way for them to play a role in the governance of the game. ... More...