Annika Sorenstam has turned down the chance to lead the European team in the Solheim Cup next year.

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Phil Mickelson continued his hot-streak by taking the first round lead in the Northern Trust Open at Riviera.

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Peter Whiteford is the halfway leader at the Avantha Masters in New Delhi after posting a second round 68.

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Phil Mickelson is on course to claim back-to-back wins after a 70 left him with a one-shot lead at the halfway point of the Northern Trust Open.

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South Africa's Jbe Kruger shot a 66 to ensure he will take a narrow one-shot lead into the final round of Avantha Masters in New Delhi.

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