Catriona Mathew marches on in New Jersey

CATRIONA MATTHEW claimed a two-hole win against US Solheim Cup player, Kristy McPherson, to reach the last 16 of the inaugural Sybase Matchplay Championships at Hamilton Farm in New Jersey.

The Ricoh Women's British Open Champion, from North Berwick, had to battle all the way against McPherson but a half in par at the 17th and a winning four at the testing 18th secured the win.

Matthew now meets South Korea's M J Hur, who beat Japan's world No.2, Ai Miyazato for a place in the quarter-finals.