Minjee Lee primed for British Open tilt

Minjee Lee will lead an eight-player Australian contingent at the Women's British Open, coming off a second-place finish at last week's Scottish Open.

File Australian Minjee Lee on the 1st tee at the Ladies Scottish Open.

Minjee Lee will lead Australia's British Open contingent after placing second at the Scottish Open . (AAP)

It's time to start taking serious notice of Minjee Lee.

Seeking her maiden major title, the young Australian goes into the Women's British Open in such good form that she's second on the LPGA Tour's season-long points standings.

With a victory, two runner-ups and five other top-10 results on the LPGA Tour this season, the 22-year-old Lee is among the favourites at Royal Lytham this week.

She's coming off a second placing to world No.1 Ariya Jutanugarn - the points race leader - at the Scottish Open, where she only missed out on playoff when her birdie putt at the last hole lipped out following a final round duel with the Thai star.

But world No.8 Lee, whose best result at the majors is a tie for third at last year's ANA Inspiration, is confident she won't feel unnecessary pressure this week.

"Every tournament you should have the same mindset; if this is my week, then it is my week," Lee said.

"I go into every week with the same attitude and will stick to my routines and do everything in my control.

"Yes, I feel ready to have a great week, although I will draw from my previous experiences and try to do my best."

Lee owns a top 10 finish at the 2016 Women's British Open but missed the cut last year at Kingsbarns in Scotland.

Perth native Lee spearheads an eight-player Australian contingent at Royal Lytham, including seven-time major winner Karrie Webb who put on a vintage display to tie for 11th at the Scottish Open.

Three-time British Open champion Webb, 43, has unfinished business at the Lancashire links course having finished second to Scotland's Catriona Matthew the last time the event was held at Royal Lytham in 2009.

Like Webb, Queenslander Katherine Kirk has an axe to grind at the Open having lost by a shot to 2010 winner Yani Tseng at nearby Royal Birkdale.

Sarah Jane Smith got a taste of major championship contention throughout the recent US Women's Open but faded to a share of fifth.

Rounding out the Australian contingent are Su Oh, Rebecca Artis, Hannah Green and Sarah Kemp.


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