Pepper misses Solheim Cup

America's Dottie Pepper has withdrawn from this year's Solheim Cup against Europe at Interlachen, Minnesota.

Pepper, a member of the US Solheim Cup team six times and joint all-time points scorer alongside England's Laura Davies, has suffered with a recurring shoulder ligament injury dating back to surgery she underwent in March and will now miss the event scheduled for 20-22 September.

"Withdrawing from the Solheim Cup was one of the most difficult decisions I've had to make, but at the same time, it was also very easy because I simply would not be able to represent my team and my country the way I feel I could," she said.

She will be replaced by America's 11th ranked member, currently Emilee Klein.