Davies bonus as she arrives with clubs

WOMEN’S INDIAN OPEN: Laura Davies has arrived at DLF Golf and Country Club in New Delhi problem-free this year ahead of her title defence at the Hero Women’s Indian Open. Last year, the four-time major champion arrived without her clubs and was only reunited with them on the morning of the first round, before she went out and shot 65 to lead the tournament.

It’s just as well that her new set of clubs and putter arrived on schedule this year, as her first-round tee-time today is 7.40am.

In a big-hitting group, she has been drawn with fellow Solheim Cup player Sophie Gustafson and the recent Lacoste Ladies Open de France champion Felicity Johnson for the first two rounds.

The first round of the tournament gets under way at 7am this morning.