Davies must prove she merits Solheim spot - Koch

Jul 12, 2015; Lancaster, PA, USA; Laura Davies walks off the second tee box during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - European captain Carin Koch has challenged veteran Laura Davies to prove over the next month that she deserves a place in the side that will defend the Solheim Cup against the United States in September.

Davies, who turns 52 in October, is doubly determined to qualify for the women's equivalent of the Ryder Cup after missing out on victory in Colorado two years ago.