For the first time since 1998 the United States lead Europe after the first day of the Solheim Cup – but not by anything like the margin they had hoped for at Halmstad in Sweden.

Holders America had the chance to pull well clear of Europe on the opening day of the Solheim Cup at Halmstad in Sweden.

Holders America made the start they were hoping for in the Solheim Cup in Sweden today – and Europe’s players had only themselves to blame for a large part of it.

Nine years after they first played together against the Americans, Scot Catriona Matthew will again partner Annika Sorenstam when the Solheim Cup starts in Sweden tomorrow.

Sherri Steinhauer had her toughest round of the tournament and holds a one-shot lead after Saturday’s third round of the State Farm Classic.

Scotland’s Catriona Matthews produced a superb 68 to move on to the heels of world number one Lorena Ochoa in the Ricoh Women’s British Open at St Andrews today – but for Michelle Wie it was yet another sorry tale.

World number one Lorena Ochoa had still to have a bogey after 28 holes of the Ricoh Women’s British Open at St Andrews – but she still had not shaken off a star-studded chasing pack.

After a year of almost undiluted misery on the course – all under the public gaze – Michelle Wie shared the early lead in the Ricoh Women’s British Open at St Andrews today.

Annika Sorenstam struggled but nevertheless is in good shape in her quest for a sixth victory at the Samsung World Championship.

England’s Laura Davies has had three second places on the Ladies’ European Tour this year and is hoping to make it fourth time lucky in the Scandinavian TPC at Bro-Balsta Golf Club in Stockholm.

American Sherri Steinhauer enjoyed a few extra spin-offs from her impressive win in the Weetabix Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

American Sherri Steinhauer rolled back the clock today when she shot a six under par 66 and took a two-shot lead after the third round of the Weetabix Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

Seon Hwa Lee shot a near-perfect round to take advantage of overnight leader Ai Miyazato’s slip up and win the Shoprite Classic in Galloway, New Jersey.