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Catriona Matthew

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 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

Scottish golfer and Solheim Cup captain and winner Catriona Matthews with her honorary degree from the University of Stirling, 1 April 2022

Catriona Matthew receives honorary degree from Stirling University

Double Solheim Cup-winning captain Catriona Matthew has been nominated as a non-executive director. Picture: Tristan Jones

Catriona Matthew and Paul Lawrie set to join Scottish Golf board

Leona Maguire of Ireland imitates a "selfie" as she poses with the trophy after winning the LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony Golf & Country Club, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Maguire 'really proud' after becoming first Irish golfer to win on LPGA Tour

Catriona Matthew in action during last year's AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie Golf Links. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Martin Dempster: Why I owe Catriona Matthew a debt of gratitude

Team Europe Captain Catriona Matthew led her charges to Solheim Cup glory.

SPOTY 2021: Matthew and golf deserved so much better

Double Solheim Cup-winning captain Catriona Matthew cutting the ribbon of at the official opening of the lounge now bearing her name at North Berwick Golf Club. Picture: North Berwick Golf Club.

Daughters keep Catriona Matthew ‘grounded’ over North Berwick honour

Louise Duncan acknowledges the applause on the 18th green during the AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

Scottish Golf sets 'aggressive goals' on performance front in 2022

Catriona Matthew celebrates with her players and vice captains after Europe's win in the Solheim Cup at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Catriona Matthew hails 'amazing honour' for Europe's Solheim Cup side

Grace Crawford stands in front of the Albany clubhouse during the final round of the Hero World Challenge on Sunday.

Crawford 'loving life' as she swaps North Berwick for Bahamas

Suzann Pettersen pictured with the Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin in Spain, where the 2023 match will be held. Picture: Tristan Jones

Suzann Pettersen succeeds Catriona Matthew as Europe's Solheim Cup captain

Grace Crawford tees off at the 18th hole on the Old Course at St Andrews on the opening day of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Bahamas-bound Grace Crawford 'excited' to tee up in Dunhill Links

Catriona Matthew holds the Solheim Cup after leading Team Europe to glory in Ohio.

All of Scotland should be saluting Matthew after latest Solheim Cup triumph

Catriona Matthew and her European players celebrate after recording just a second win on US soil in the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 success in Toledo, Ohio. Picture: Tristan Jones.

2021 Solheim Cup: Triumphant Catriona Matthew rules out third European captaincy

European captain Catriona Matthew congratulates Matilda Castren after the Finnish player had retained the Solheim Cup at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

2021 Solheim Cup: Catriona Matthew makes history as Europe win another thriller

Mel Reid and Leona Maguire celebrate securing a half point in the penultimate session in the 17th Solheim Cup in Toledo, Ohio. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Solheim Cup: Catriona Matthew hails 'crucial' lead for Europeans

Lexi Thompson hugs US captain Patty Hurst after holing a 25-foot match-winning putt on the second morning of the 17th Solheim Cup in Toledo, Ohio. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Solheim Cup: Americans hit back despite another win for Leona Maguire

Madelene Sagstrom lines up a putt on the 18th green during the foursomes on day one of the Solheim Cup at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Solheim Cup: Madalene Sagstrom backed to handle rules controversy

Anna Nordqvist talks with Matilda Castren during a practice round ahead of the 17th Solheim Cup at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo, Ohio. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images.

Solheim Cup: 'Super confident' Anna Nordqvist to lead Europe

Team Europe captain Catriona Matthew during a press conference ahead of the start of the Solheim Cup at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo, Ohio. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Solheim Cup: Catriona Matthew hailed as 'fantastic European captain'

Captain Catriona Matthew, front row centre, and her European players at the official team photo for this week's Solheim Cup in Toledo, Ohio. Picture: Tristan Jones

Solheim Cup: Catriona Matthew bidding to become Europe's history-maker

Catriona Matthew with some of the participants at a Girls' Golf Hub at North Berwick Golf Club this summer. Picture: North Berwick Pro Shop

Catriona Matthew inspiring new generation of girl golfers in North Berwick

European captain Catriona Matthew talks at a press conference at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo, Ohio, in the build up to this week's Solheim Cup. Picture: Tristan Jones.

Solheim Cup: Catriona Matthew hopes Europe can overcome 'zero' fans

Catriona Matthew is leading Europe for a second time in the Solheim Cup, having been a winning captain at Gleneagles in 2019. Picture: Tristan Jones/LET

Catriona Matthew picks three rookies among Solheim Cup wildcards

West Kilbride's Louise Duncan in action during the first round of the AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie. Picture: Tristan Jones

AIG Women's Open: Louise Duncan produces amateur dramatics at Carnoustie

Kelsey MacDonald hits the opening tee shot on her AIG Women's Open debut at Carnoustie. Picture: Tristan Jones.

Women's AIG Open: Kelsey MacDonald had to 'run round' with group on clock

Hannah Darling poses with the trophy following her weekend victory in the R&A Girls Amateur Championship at Fulford. Picture: R&A via Getty Images.

AIG Women's Open: Catriona Matthew hails Hannah Darling and Louise Duncan as 'pr...

World No 1 Nelly Korda in action during the pro-am for this week's AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie. Picture: Ian Rutherford/PA Wire

AIG Women's Open: Catriona Matthew tips Nelly Korda for dominance

Catriona Matthew celebrates after Europe's dramatic victory in the 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles. Picture: Marc Runnacles/LET

AIG Women's Open: Sophia Popov enjoys 'mellow' chats with Catriona Matthew

Catriona Matthew speaks at the Golden Ticket Masterclass prior to the AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie Golf Links. Picture: Warren Little/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Golden Ticket winners enjoy AIG Women's Open masterclass at Carnoustie

Catriona Matthew in action during the recent US Senior Women's Open at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Connecticut. Picture: Rich Schultz/Getty Images.

Family comes first as Catriona Matthew sits out Women's Scottish Open

The team captains make their picks at the Aramco Team Series draft at La Reserva Club in Sotogrande in Spain. Picture: Aramco Team Series.

Role reversal for Catriona Matthew in Aramco Team Series

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