Eight players automatically qualified to represent the european group in Solheim Cup 2023 (September 18-24) in Finca Cortesín (Costa del Sol, Andalusia) following the conclusion of the ISPS HANDA World Invitational in Northern Ireland.
the french Celine Boutier she leads the LET points standings with 264.57 points thanks in part to her back-to-back wins at the Amundi Evian Championship and the Women’s Scottish Open.
Boutier, who made his Solheim Cup debut in 2019, has earned 5.5 points from his seven games in the previous two editions, both with success for the European team.
The new Evian champion was joined by the Swedish Maja Starkwho took second place in the Ladies European Tour rankings with 262.42 points.
Turning professional in August 2021, Stark has won the LET six times in the past two years, including the 2022 edition of the co-sanctioned ISPS HANDA World Invitational, which earned her entry to the LPGA Tour.
Six players qualified for the European team through the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, including English Charlie Hull on the head. It will be the sixth appearance in a row for Hull, who made his debut aged 17 and has won three times.
After a great rookie performance in 2021, where he scored 4.5 points out of 5, the Irish lion maguire He returned to the European team.
The English Georgia Hall has qualified for its fourth Solheim Cup after debuting in 2017 and winning the last two editions.
There will be another “rookie” on the team, because linn grant he qualified for his first Solheim Cup in September at Finca Cortesín.
Spain there will be a player in the Finca Cortesín team again, because Charlotte Ciganda he will make his sixth consecutive appearance for the European team.
“The Solheim Cup is my favorite week of the year and to be able to play at home in Spain is a dream come true,” said Ciganda, who captured his seventh LET title earlier this season.
“I love playing for the team and I’m very excited to be able to compete in front of my fans. I hope many fans come to cheer us on and inspire the next generation”, added one from Ulzama .
For his part, Anna Nordqvist she will be a player, and vice-captain in Spain, after she secured her place in the last automatic qualification place through the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.
The Swede will make his eighth consecutive appearance in the competition having scored 15.5 points in the 27 games he has played.
The Captain Suzanne Pettersen He will complete his team and announce his four selections on Tuesday, August 22, live on Sky Sports at 4:00 pm with Europe aiming for a third consecutive Solheim Cup.
Source: La Verdad
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