Home Solheim Cup victory would be better than Open victory – European captain Matthew

European Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew won her only major at the British Women's Open 2009 at Royal LythamSolheim Cup Date: September 13-15 Location: Gleneagles, ScotlandCoverage: Full live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app followed by a show of one-hour highlights on BBC Two or BBC Four every day that will also be available on BBC iPlayer and online.

Catriona Matthew insists on leading Europe to Solheim Cup glory in Scotland and would win the Women & # 39; s British Open.

Matthew won her only major in 2009, just a few weeks after the birth of the youngest daughter Sophie.

"A winning captain here [at Gleneagles] would probably be just above my British Open victory," said 50-year-old Scot.

Stacy Lewis withdrew from the American team with a back injury, taking her place by rookie Ally McDonald.

Matthew appeared in nine Solheim Cups as a player, including European victories in 2003, 2011 and 2013, but Americans and Captain July Inkster have won the last two games in 2015 and in 2017.

"" I have always felt that the Solheim Cup has been a highlight in my career when it appears every two years, "said the European skipper.

Lewis, 34, was named as a pick by Inkster, but her back flared up last week and she feels unable to set it up in Gleneagles.

"I know this was an incredibly difficult decision for Stacy, but she also has the best interests of the team at heart," Inkster said.

McDonald finished in a spot outside of an automatic place and was already in Scotland as the first substitute for the team.

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