Pressure on as U.S. women try to qualify for Solheim

The pressure will run deep through the field at this week’s Canadian Pacific Women’s Open with more than a winner’s trophy and check as prizes to claim.

It’s the last week Americans can qualify to make the Solheim Cup (and Europeans, too).

There’s pressure on American veterans Paula Creamer, Jessica Korda and Brittany Lang. They’re all outside the qualifying criteria.

There’s pressure on Gerina Piller to hold down the final spot on the U.S. points list.

There’s pressure on rookie Alison Lee to hold down the final spot on the U.S. world rankings list.

There’s pressure on Michelle Wie to show American captain Juli Inkster she’s healthy enough to help the United States win.

And there’s pressure on…