Women tee up for Open

SOME of Europe’s top female golfers will descend on East Lothian today as the Aberdeen Ladies Scottish Open gets under way at Archerfield Links.

Among the contenders vying for a share of the $200,000 prize fund will be former Rioch British Ladies’ Open winner Catriona Matthew and East Lothian native Vikki Laing, competing in the 120-strong field comprising both professional and amateur players.