The 16-year-old American struggled to a six-over-par 77 in the opening round of the John Deere Classic in Illinois.

BBC: SPORT | Golf | Wie struggles for John Deere form

Wie also will make her third appearance in a PGA Tour event when she plays in the John Deere Classic the week before the Public Links.

BBC: SPORT | Golf | Wie qualifies for US men's event

American golfer Zach Johnson earned a place the British Open after winning the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic in a playoff against Troy Matteson, who will also line up at Royal Lytham.

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