American Natalie Gulbis, the glamour girl of the LPGA Tour, ended a frustrating wait for her maiden professional victory by beating the former Women's British Open champion Jeong Jang in a play-off at the Evian Masters in France.

The Women’s British Open, which in August will become the first championship for women professionals ever to be played over the Old Course at St Andrews, has a new title sponsor.

THOMAS BJORN believes it will be a case of “money talks” when it comes to the issue of women playing in European Tour events.

TEENAGE sensation Michelle Wie made a pleasing debut in the Weetabix Women’s British Open but she has already targeted playing in the men’s event in the near future.

Teenage sensation Michelle Wie has accepted an invitation to play in the Weetabix Women’s British Open at Royal Birkdale in July.