The privilege of hitting the first shot of the 2011 Ricoh Women’s British Open goes to Swede, Caroline Hedwall, who tees up at 06.30 in the company of compatriot, Anna Nordqvist, and amateur, Sophia Popov from Germany, the reigning European Ladies’ Amateur champion..... more ......

Melissa Reid was one of a number of players hoping for the wind to blow at Carnoustie Golf Links for the 2011 Ricoh Women’s British Open. She hoped that the venue known as ‘Car-nasty’ would bear its famous teeth.

"I would prefer the wind up, but I've heard that it's going to be quite calm all week.  If there's no wind, I think it brings every single player into it, whereas I think if the wind picks up it takes half the field out."...... more ......

Catriona Matthew was in relaxed spirits as she met the media ahead of the 2011 Ricoh Women’s British Open at Carnoustie Golf Links.

"Yeah, it's great to be back here again.  I played a lot here as an amateur, played the Scottish Ladies here, so locking forward to playing here.  I played a few months ago just to refresh my memory with it, but the course is in great shape, played yesterday, and really looking forward to playing.".... more ....

Don’t forget to enter the Ladies European Tour Fantasy Golf game for this week’s Ricoh Women’s British Open at Carnoustie Golf Links, from 28-31 July. Select your team of six in an effort to win €25,000 in the free online game. Entries close at midnight tonight! The game mechanic is simple; entrants should go to www.letfantasygolf.com and select the six golfers who they think will finish in the top six of the tournament, in any order. If all top six finishers are correctly identified, the jackpot will be won. This is the second week that the LET Fantasy Golf game will officially run....... more ......

The LET’s new Henderson Money List leader Ai Miyazato has high hope of claiming her first Ricoh Women’s British Open title when the event takes place this week for the first time at Carnoustie.

The 26 year-old from Okinawa arrives in top form having won last week’s Evian Masters in France and has now set her sights on becoming the first Japanese golfer to win the Ricoh Women’s British Open since Ayako Okamoto at Woburn back in 1984....... more ......

In this interview, Suzann Pettersen speaks about how she will be taking her mind off the horrific events in her native Norway by focusing on the golf at the Ricoh Women’s British Open this week.

"It's still heartbreaking.  I talked to ‑‑ over the weekend it was a bit hard to get hold of everybody because everybody was kind of in shock.  Yesterday was a fantastic ceremony."...... more ......

The Royal Birkdale Golf Club will host the Ricoh Women's British Open in 2014, continuing the Championship Committee's commitment to ensure that the World's best women players showcase their talents on the world's best golf courses in years to come.

The Royal Birkdale Golf Club will host its sixth women's British Open when the Championship is staged there in 2014 ...... more ......

We asked the top LET players how they would spend a chunky wad of pocket money cash.

Kristie Smith: "I'd go on a shopping spree and I'd probably pamper myself with a day spa treatment."...... more ......

European Captain Alison Nicholas invited prospective Solheim Cup team members for a uniform fitting ahead of the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland on Wednesday 27th July. Players such as Caroline Hedwall and Azahara Munoz (pictured) tried on golf clothing by Abacus and formal evening wear by Paul Costelloe. They will be hoping to get a call-up to the team for the biennial trans-Atlantic event that takes place from 23-25 September at Killeen Castle in Ireland....... more ......

Bushnell Outdoor Products, the worldwide leader in sports optics announced its agreement today with the Ladies European Tour to be the Official Supplier of Laser Rangefinders to The 2011 European Solheim Cup Team at Killeen Castle, Ireland from September 23 – 25.

As an Official Supplier to The 2011 European Solheim Cup Team, Bushnell Outdoor Products will provide Bushnell Laser Rangefinders and in addition, Bushnell binoculars to The European Team, Caddies and Referees....... more ......