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Immediately, we take a look at full Group USA and Group Europe rosters for the 2024 Solheim Cup. Each groups will tackle Robert Trent Jones Golf Membership in Virginia, Sept. 13-15.
Group USA captain Stacy Lewis and Group Europe captain Suzann Pettersen made their captain’s picks. Lewis had three to pick out, whereas Pettersen had 4.
Now that the groups are full let’s take a look at every squad.
Group USA Solheim Cup Roster
* Q: qualifier/ CP: captain’s choose
— Nelly Korda (Q)
— Lilia Vu (Q)
— Lauren Coughlin (Q)
— Ally Ewing (Q)
— Allisen Corpuz (Q)
— Megan Khang (Q)
— Andrea Lee (Q)
— Alison Lee (Q)
— Rose Zhang (Q)
— Lexi Thompson (CP)
— Jennifer Kupcho (CP)
— Sarah Schmelzel (CP)
It’s comprehensible why Lewis selected Lexi Thompson, as this Cup might probably be her swan track. She can also be a robust Cup participant with essentially the most expertise amongst all the ladies.
Kupcho is one other veteran however had simply 4 High 10s in 2024. Lewis feels she suits this monitor completely, so it is comprehensible why she selected this route.
It’s also attention-grabbing that she went with Sara Schmelzel. Sure, she has six High-10s in 2024, however is that sufficient to belief her on this extremely aggressive scenario?
Her greatest end in a month got here on the ISPS Honda Ladies’s Open with a solo eight, however her 4 earlier begins had been a T-52, T19, T-44 and an MC.
There was additionally a stretch from April to the tip of Might when she missed 5 cuts in six begins.
Schmelzel might shock some individuals, however I’m not certain this could have been my choose.
Group USA has not gained the Solheim Cup since 2017 after they defeated Group Europe 16.5-11.5 at Des Moines Golf & Nation Membership in Iowa.
Group Europe Solheim Cup Roster
* Q: qualifier/ CP: captain’s choose
— Celine Boutier (Q)
— Maja Stark (Q)
— Charley Hull (Q)
— Leona Maguire (Q)
— Georgia Corridor (Q)
— Linn Grant (Q)
— Carlota Ciganda (Q)
— Anna Nordqvist (Q)
— Madelene Sagström (CP)
— Gemma Dryburgh (CP)
— Emily Kristine Pedersen (CP)
— Albane Valenzuela (CP)
Petersen selected to fill her staff with the women who helped win the 2023 Solheim Cup, which is a great alternative.
After retaining their Cup in Spain, they wish to win 4 Solheim Cups in a row. The rating was 14-14, however they stored the title since Group Europe gained it in 2021.
Petersen’s captain’s picks embody Pedersen with two High 10s. She is a two-time Solheim Cup member and holds a 5-6-1 file.
Sagström has been on three groups for Group Europe. She holds a 3-5-1 file, however that have can be huge.
Valenzuela is a rookie for Group Europe however a rising star. She has two prime 10s in 2024 and 4 High 25s on the 2024 LET, which incorporates three co-sanctioned occasions).
Dryburgh was in Spain as nicely for the 2023 retention.
Petersen made strategic selections in her picks. Regardless of their lack of successful particular person information, they’re all winners and know what it takes to win.
What are your ideas about every staff? Tell us!
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