World number one Annika Sorenstam and Liselotte Neumann contributed four birdies each to propel Sweden into a share of the lead after a seven-under-par 65 in the opening day fourballs at the Women’s World Cup at Sun City in South Africa.

THE door has officially been opened for the likes of women’s world number one Annika Sorenstam and teenage sensation Michelle Wie to play at next year’s Open golf championship at Hoylake near Liverpool - providing they can qualify.

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club have formally abandoned their ban on women competing in the Open Championship.

Laura Davies returns to the American LPGA Tour at the Wendy's Championship for Children at Tartan Fields in Ohio today happy in the knowledge her Solheim Cup place is safe.

Europe’s Solheim Cup team will be finalised at the conclusion of the Ladies’ Finnish Masters this Sunday, but England’s Laura Davies is already guaranteed to continue her ever-present record.

Sweden’s Liselotte Neumann retained the lead as terrible weather sent scores soaring in the second round of the Scandinavian TPC at Barseback Golf Club near Malmo in Sweden.

Liselotte Neumann birdied the 18th hole to complete a four-under-par 68 and top a leaderboard dominated by Swedes at the Scandinavian TPC near Malmo.