The ASI Ladies' Scottish Open is due to be played from 13-16 August at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick. It will be the first time that professional women’s golf has returned to Scotland since Europe’s remarkable triumph in the 2019 Solheim Cup last September. Due to the coronavirus, the event will take place without spectators.
Dryburgh, who is Scotland’s highest ranked player on the Rolex Rankings, has recently hit the headlines with her back-back wins on the Rose Ladies' Series. Clearly delighted to receive her invitation, she said:
"Huge thanks to Aberdeen Standard Investments and VisitScotland for giving me this opportunity. I would have hated not being able to play in what is one of my favourite events of the year, especially when I have been playing so well lately. I know that Aberdeen Standard Investments, Visit Scotland and IMG have had to work really hard to put all the health and safety protocols in place to ensure the tournament can go ahead and we are all very grateful and excited to get back to The Renaissance Club."
The other two invitations for the tournament were awarded last week to Japan’s Hinako Shibuno, the 2019 Women’s British Open champion, and Scotland’s Catriona Matthew, the 2009 Women’s British Open champion and a two-time winner of the ASI Ladies' Scottish Open. After receiving her invitation Matthew said:
"It’s been a while since I have needed an invite to get into an event so I am really grateful to Aberdeen Standard Investments and VisitScotland. It’s been such a strange few months and it has definitely put golf into perspective but, at the same time, I am starting to get pretty excited about getting out and competing again and also seeing everyone again and welcoming them back to Scotland from a socially safe distance!"
The inclusion of Dryburgh and Mathew means there will be a seven-strong Scottish contingent at the event, with Carly Booth, Kelsey MacDonald, Kylie Henry, Alison Muirhead and Michele Thomson also in the field.
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