The early-round groupings for this week’s AIG Women’s Open weren’t accidental.
European Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew wanted another look at Madelene Sagstrom.
On a cool but calm start Thursday at Carnoustie, Sagstrom gave the European skipper plenty to consider, firing a 5-under 67 to share the early clubhouse lead at the final women’s major of the year.
Entering the final week of Solheim Cup qualifying, Sagstrom would currently need to be a captain’s pick for the Solheim Cup matches, which begin in two weeks. Sagstrom was one of Annika Sorenstam’s wildcard selections during her debut in 2017, when she went 1-2.