World number 304 Sophia Popov fights backs tears after first major win
Sophia Popov, ranked 304th in the world, wins Women’s Open at Royal Troon
Lindsey Weaver goes back to basics to move into contention at Royal Troon
Scotland
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ScotlandBoston tee party: Scottie Scheffler breaks 60 to join a select group
The 24-year-old from Texas carded 12 birdies and no bogeys in the Northern Trust.
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ScotlandLindsey Weaver one shot off lead in Women’s Open despite trolley trouble
The American is playing without a caddie and her trolley blew into a bunker at a windy Royal Troon.
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ScotlandCatriona Matthew has wind in her sails at blustery Royal Troon
Matthew is four shots off the lead held by American Amy Olson in the AIG Women’s Open.
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ScotlandFormer champion Catriona Matthew in the mix after fine start at AIG Women’s Open
Eleven years after winning her sole major title at Royal Lytham, Matthew carded a superb level-par 71 in winds gusting up to 40 miles per hour.
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ScotlandFormer champion Georgia Hall votes for conservative play at windy Women’s Open
Hall recovered from three over par after five holes to card a first round of 73 at a gusty Royal Troon.
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ScotlandWomen’s Open ‘counts just like any other major’ in absence of elite duo
World number one Ko Jin-young and world number three Park Sung-hyun have not travelled to Scotland.
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ScotlandGeorgia Hall believes slow play should be punished regardless of round
Hall hopes officials will not be reluctant to hand out penalties.
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ScotlandOn This Day in 2013: Europe win Solheim Cup on American soil for first time
Captain Liselotte Neumann hailed her rookie players.
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ScotlandTwilight delight for Sam Horsfield after claiming second win in three weeks
The Englishman’s win takes him inside the world’s top 100 and seals his place in next month’s US Open.
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ScotlandConnor Syme sets Celtic Classic pace following late collapse by Thomas Pieters
The Scottish player heads England’s Sam Horsfield by one shot.