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Captain Catriona Matthew celebrates with her players after Great Britain & Ireland's win in the 43rd Curtis Cup at Sunningdale Golf Club on Sunday. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

R&A chief hails 'truly special' Curtis Cup - the first with a pro as captain

Broomieknowe's Hannah Darling, left, and Milngavie member Lorna McClymont show off the trophy after helping Great Britain & Ireland winthe 43rd Curtis Cup at Sunningdale. Picture: Chris Young/Scottish Golf

Tartan trio do themselves and country proud in cracking Curtis Cup

Lorna McClymont is congratulated by Kathryn Imrie, one of Catriona Matthew's assistants, after winning a crucial last-day point at Sunningdale. Picture: Tom Dulat/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

McClymont delivers crucial point as GB&I triumph in nail-biter at Sunningdale

Lorna McClymont pictured during the second day of the 43rd Curtis Cup at Sunningdale in Berkshire. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Scots shine for Matthew as GB&I chase Sunningdale success

Ireland's Aine Donegan and Hannah Darling of Scotland pictured representing Great Britain & Ireland in the afternoon fourballs on day on of the 43rd Curtis Cup at Sunningdale. Picture: Tom Dulat/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Hannah Darling helps Catriona Matthew's GB&I team draw day one in Curtis Cup

GB&I captain Catriona Matthew pictured during a practice round prior to the Curtis Cup at Sunningdale. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Matthew bids to work her captain's magic in Curtis Cup

Lottie Woad smiles on her way to winning the Smyth Salver as leading amateur in the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

Leading amateur at St Andrews set to be key player in Curtis Cup

Catriona Matthew acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green after signing off her AIG Women's Open career with a closing birdie at St Andrews. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Matthew’s St Andrews sign off watched by fellow legend Sandy Lyle

Gemma Dryburgh tees off on the 12th hole in the first round of the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

'Raw golf' - St Andrews bares its teeth and puts pushover critics into rough

Catriona Matthew holds the trophy after winning the Women's Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2009 (Photo - ANDREW YATES/AFP via Getty Images)

Catriona Matthew's St Andrews swansong - why this will be her last Women's Open

Gemma Dryburgh speaks to the media ahead of the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Women's Open hit by weather warning - with one day under serious threat

Bob MacIntyre high fives a young fan during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Picture: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images.

Why golf, Bob MacIntyre and Scottish success takes edge off turning 60

Milngavie's Lorna McClymont had her mum Gail caddying for her in the latter stages of the 121st Women's Amateur Championship at Portmarnock. Picture: Kathryn Imrie

Lorna McClymont does her bit to help grow women’s golf in Scotland

The Renaissance Club member Grant Forrest pictured with Jerry Sarvardi after being announced as new official ambassador for The Renaissance Club Charitable Foundation. Picture: Kenny Smith

Grant Forrest becomes The Renaissance Club Charitable Foundation ambassador

Scottish Golf is planning to push women's and girls' golf in a bid to boost golf club memberships before 2027. Picture: Scottish Golf

Scottish Golf aims to have 30,000 women members by 2027

Erskine's Ronnie Clark pictured in action during last year's US Senior Amateur at Martis Camp golf course in Truckee, California. Picture: USGA

Ronnie Clark showing how journeys in golf last a lifetime

Ellie Monk poses for a photo with the Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open trophy after her two-shot success at Royal Troon Golf Club. Picture: Scottish Golf

St Andrews student Ellie Monk lands Troon triumph ahead of economics exam

Murcar Links member Jasmine Mackintosh hits a drive during last year's Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open at Troon. Picture: Scottish Golf

Royal Troon treat awaits winner of Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open

Hannah Darling chips to the 14th green during round one of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Club. Picture: Chloe Knott/Augusta National.

Darling makes record eight birdies to lead Augusta National Women's Amateur

South Carolina's Hannah Darling shows off her trophy after sharing top spot in the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate. Picture: University of South Carolina.

Scottish No 1 Hannah Darling records first win on US college circuit

Dean Robertson pictured caddying for Louise Duncan during the 2022 AIG Women's Open at Muirfield. Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images.

Dean Robertson appointed as GB&I captain for 2025 Walker Cup

The group of Scottish players currenly in the Bahamas thanks to the Sean Connery Foundation. Picture: Kathryn Imrie/Scottish Golf.

Scottish golfers make Bahamas trip thanks to Sean Connery Foundation

American Stacy Lewis won the Women's Open the last time it was staged on the Old Course at St Andrews in 2013. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Ten things to watch out for in golf in 2024

Dale Reid, pictured during the 2002 Solheim Cup in Minnesota, flew the Saltire with pride around the world. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

LET legend Reid 'tossed a coin' over decision to turn professional

Team Europe react on the 18th green during day one of the 2023 Solheim Cup.

Solheim Cup Day One: How Europe recovered to keep hopes alive

European captain Suzann Pettersen looks on during practice prior to the the Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club in Casares, Spain. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Pettersen aims to copy 'authentic' Matthew in Solheim Cup hat-trick bid

Gemma Dryburgh pictured playing in Portland Classic at Columbia Edgewater Country Club shortly after she'd secured a Solheim Cup pick. Steve Dykes/Getty Images.

Dryburgh hoping legs won't feel numb again on team return in Solheim Cup

Carlota Ciganda of Spain pictured during the first round of the AIG Women's Open at Walton Heath in Tadworth. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Ciganda speeds up in AIG Women's Open but still unhappy over slow-play penalty

Suzann Pettersen and Carlota Ciganda winning a match during the 2013 Solheim Cup at the Colorado Golf Club. Picture: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images.

Solheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen tells Carlota Ciganda to 'speed up'

Kylie Henry looks on during Final Qualifying for the AIG Women's Open at Hankley Common Golf Club in Farnham. Picture: Tom Dulat/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Henry qualifies for AIG Women's Open after last-hole birdie at Hankley Common

Celine Boutier with the trophy after winning the Freed Group Women's Scottish Open presented by Trust Golf at Dundonald Links. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

In-form Boutier jokes about 'retiring' if she can make it three wins in a row

Aboyne's Carmen Griffiths shows off the trophy after winning the Scottish Women's Amateur Championship at Ladybank. Picture: Scottish Golf

Carmen Griffiths emulates Catriona Matthew's Scottish title double feat

Hannah Darling talks with her caddie during the final round of the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Darling: Nothing prepares you for playing at Augusta National for first time

Paul McGinley, the winning European captain in the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, played in the 1991 Walker Cup and could be a contender for a future captain. Picture Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Dempster: Lots of exciting Walker Cup captain options if R&A goes down pro route

Catriona Matthew lifts aloft the Solheim Cup after leading Europe to a second successive win the US at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, in 2021. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Matthew to captain GB&I in 2024 Curtis Cup at Sunningdale

Gemma Dryburgh pictured during the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando in January. Picture: Julio Aguilar/Getty Images.

Pettersen admits 'impressive' Gemma Dryburgh is Solheim Cup contender

Former Women's Scottish Open champion Stacy Lewis will now captain the US in next two editions of the Solheim Cup. Picture: LPGA

Lewis to captain US in next two editions of Solheim Cup

David Warren was presented with the Sir Henry Cotton Award by Golf Foundation president Nick Dougherty at a ceremony in London. Picture: Golf Foundation.

East Lothian junior guru Warren wins Sir Henry Cotton Award

Gemma Dryburgh shows off the trophy after winning the TOTO Japan Classic by four shots. Picture: Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images.

How Dryburgh has inspired 'everyone in Scottish golf' after hitting heights

Gemma Dryburgh shows off her trophy after winning the TOTO Japan Classic last weekend. Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images.

Dryburgh feeling flushed after winning toilet for LPGA Tour breakthrough

This week's Saudi Ladies International carries a $1m prize fund but next year's event at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City will be worth $5 million. Picture: LET

Worth $5m, next year's Saudi Ladies International will match men's event

Catriona Matthew finished joint-third in the US Senior Women's Open oin Ohio. Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images.

Catriona Matthew earns $59,000 for third-place finish in US Senior Women's Open
Catriona Matthew finished with a flourish as she came tantalisingly close to winning the US Senior Women’s Open in Ohio.

Catriona Matthew hits the historic first shot in the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield. Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images.

Women's Open history-maker Catriona Matthew says 'dialogue' is needed over LIV G...

Louise Duncan and caddie Dean Robertson walk from the 1st tee during day one of the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield. Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images.

Louise Duncan lights up AIG Women's Open again with strong start at Muirfield

Georgia Halltees off on the first hole in the AIG Women's Open Pro-Am at Muirfield. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Georgia Hall says Muirfield has been 'really good' on and off the course

Louise Duncan pictured during a practice round prior to the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Louise Duncan says AIG Women's Open top 10 is 'possible again'

Catriona Matthew talks to the media during a press conference prior to the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield. Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images.

Catriona Matthew goes from litter picker to history-maker at Muirfield

Catriona Matthew in action during Tuesday's AIG Women's Open Pro-Am at Muirfield. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Catriona Matthew to hit opening shot in first AIG Women's Open at Muirfield

Jack Nicklaus with wife Barbara Nicklaus, after being made an Honorary Citizen of St Andrews

‘It’s a whole lifetime in one town’ – Jack Nicklaus honoured at St Andrews

Jen Saxton 2022 St Rule Trophy

Jen Saxton used work data to record 'biggest win by mile' at St Andrews

Two-tim Solheim Cup-winning captain Catriona Matthew joined GB&I players Louise Duncan, Lauren Walsh, Hannah Darling and Caley McGinty and also captain Elaine Ratcliffe on a reconnaissance trip to Merion, venue for the match next month. Picture: The R&A

Excited Hannah Darling ready to be team player in 'fun summer'

North Berwick's Grace Craawford celebrates her win last weekend in the R&A Girls' Under-16 Amateur at Enville Golf Club in Stourbridge. Picture: Naomi Baker/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Catriona Matthew heaps praise on 'very impressive' Grace Crawford

European captain Catriona Matthew lifs the Solheim Cup aloft after her team's win at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, last year. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Catriona Matthew makes Merion trip to help GB&I in bid to win Curtis Cup

Grace Crawford shows off the trophy after winning the R&A Girls Under-16 Amateur Championship at Enville Golf Club in Stourbridge. Picture: Naomi Baker/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

In-form Grace Crawford wins R&A Girls' Under-16 Amateur by four shots

Catriona Matthew at Dundonald Links - host of the 2022 Trust Golf Women's Open.

Catriona Matthew 'very excited' over new Scottish Women's Open role

Grace Crawford in action on the Old Course at St Andrews in last year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Rising Scottish star Grace Crawford on her 'knack' of winning

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