Europe searching for a new first lady of swing

LESS than a decade ago, European women were among the top golfers in the world, with the likes of Annika Sorenstam and Laura Davies regularly vying for the top spot and racking up victories at the majors.

These days, golf fans would be hard pressed to name one top European.

This year’s majors went to an American and three Asians and there is only one European — No. 2-ranked Suzann Pettersen of Norway — in the top 20.