SPORTING DIGEST: GOLF

GOLF

Britain's Laura Davies, the defending champion and overnight leader, slipped to defeat by one stroke in the Sara Lee Classic at Old Hickory, Nashville. Michelle McGann, who had not won a tournament in seven years of LPGA play, ended her wait with a record victory. Her four-under-par 68 gave her a total of 202 for three rounds, topping Davies's previous best of 201, set last year.

The Masters champion, Ben Crenshaw, has confirmed he will play in this year's Scottish Open championship at Carnoustie from 11-15 July.

BELLSOUTH ATLANTA CLASSIC (Marietta, Georgia) Final standings (US unless stated): 271 M Calcavecchia 67 69 69 66; 273 J Gallagher 65 70 68 70; 274 S Keppler 67 69 67 71; 275 C Strange 70 71 69 65, S Verplank 72 67 67 69, G Boros 71 67 67 70; 276 S Hoch 69 71 71 65, B Andrade 72 68 69 67, L Clements 70 66 72 68, B Chamblee 68 70 69 69, T Tolles 70 69 68 69; 277 S Stricker 71 69 67 70, J Daly 67 67 71 72.