Cup spot for Jodi as Lewis reigns at Open

But at the other end of the age spectrum, 17-year-old Charley Hull did receive one of Neumann’s four captain’s picks as the Swede finalised her team to defend the trophy at Colorado Golf Club in Denver from August 16-18.

North Yorkshire’s Jodi Ewart Shadoff, 25 – who is the world No 43 – Sweden’s Caroline Hedwall and Italy’s Giulia Sergas received the other wild cards as Davies missed out on selection for the first time in her career.

Europe have never won the Solheim Cup on American soil, but Neumann added: “It is so difficult for us over there, the crowds are hard, but if this team can mentally prepare for this I really believe this team can do it.”

American Stacy Lewis produced birdies on the final two holes on the Old Course at St Andrews to seal victory in the Ricoh British Women’s Open.

The 28-year-old, whose success breaks a run of 10 women’s majors won by Asian players, entered her final round a shot behind compatriot Morgan Pressel but was able to navigate windy conditions and card a final-round 72 to seal a two-shot win.

The weather had played its part throughout the tournament and Saturday’s play was suspended due to high winds, meaning a number of players, including Lewis, were forced to play two rounds yesterday with the conditions improving.

Pressel’s 20-foot birdie on the 18th hole of her third round ensured she would start the final round in sole lead of the competition.

But the 25-year-old could not maintain her place at the head of the leaderboard and carded a disappointing four-over-par final round to finish tied for fourth place alongside Suzann Pettersen.

Second-round leader Na Yeon Choi had to be content to finish tied for second with fellow South Korean Hee Young Park after falling away with three bogeys in her last six holes.

A cautious Tiger Woods remained on course for an eighth WGC Bridgestone Invitational title and 79th PGA Tour victory of his career last night. Woods began the final round seven shots clear at Firestone Country Club, following up his stunning 61 on Friday with a 68 on Saturday.

And he looked content to simply cruise towards the winning line as he carded nine straight pars.

Keegan Bradley was in second spot on eight under, with Henrik Stenson and Luke Donald a shot further back at the turn.