American two-time major winner Brittany Lincicome says her "heart breaks" to not be playing at this year's Women's Open.

Lincicome, 34, has chosen not to play at the event at Royal Troon because of health and safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The event, formerly known as the Women's British Open, will take place from 20-23 August.

"I'm so bummed, my heart breaks not to go," she told BBC World Service Sport.

"This is my 16th year I think on tour and I'm not sure I've ever missed the British Open which is a huge event, it's one that I never want to miss."

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