Chiara Tamburlini’s bid for an automatic Solheim Cup qualification suffered a setback when she failed to advance past the cut at the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. The Swiss player arrived at the event holding the second position on the Ladies European Tour’s Solheim Cup points list, which guarantees a place on Anna Nordqvist’s team for the top two finishers in those standings.
Tamburlini held a 1.1-point advantage over rival Helen Briem entering the week but struggled during competition. She posted a round of 75 in the opening round, which included four bogeys down the stretch, and followed that with a three-over 74 on Friday to miss the cut. Briem and French competitor Agathe Laisne also fell short of the 36-hole cut, eliminating their automatic qualification pathways.
Despite the missed cut, Tamburlini retains hope of making her Solheim Cup debut if other players’ results this weekend work in her favor. The 26-year-old expressed emotional determination about the opportunity, telling Sky Sports she wants the spot “so badly.” She acknowledged the pressure surrounding the qualification battle while noting that securing the team spot would provide motivation heading into subsequent events.
The qualification campaign concludes on Sunday evening, with the top two available players on the Ladies European Tour points list earning automatic berths. Following that deadline, captain Nordqvist will announce four captain’s picks on Monday afternoon. Several players including Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, and Carlota Ciganda remain positioned to potentially surpass Tamburlini in the standings over the weekend. The Solheim Cup is scheduled to take place from September 11-13.
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