In the hope of securing their place in the 2010 Ricoh Women’s British Open Final, the world’s best female golfers will take part in the final qualifying stage today (July 26) at Hillside Golf Club in Southport.
The field will boast a total of 90 golfers from 27 different countries around the world, competing for just 14 places in an Open to be staged at Royal Birkdale Golf Club from July 29- August 1.
In the mix are the world’s top 20 female golfers; world number one Cristie Kerr, the defending champion Catriona Matthew, 2008 champion Jiyai Shin and recent US Women’s Open Champion Paula Creamer.
2000 British Amateur Champion Rebecca Hudson will be one of those hoping to seal her place in the final later today, along with 2009 European Solheim Cup team member Tania Elosegui and former LPGA Tour winners; Laura Diaz and Louise Friberg and Great Britain and Ireland Curtis Cup trio; Hannah Barwood, Holly Clyburn and Rachel Jennings.
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Hudson, with many titles to her name; the 1997 French Under-21 Championship, the 2001 British and English Match Play Championships and the 2002 British Stroke Play Championship to name but a few, will be one of the favourites to progress to Thursday’s contest.
The BBC will be covering the event, with extensive coverage available from this Thursday July 29 from 2pm on BBC 2 and BBC HD.
Lisa Warman, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine
