Team USA’s Solheim Cup team to be finalised on Monday and the Ryder Cup team a day later; Team Europe’s automatic spots to be finalised on Sunday ahead of captain Luke Donald naming his six picks on Monday September 4; Watch all the announcements live on Sky Sports Golf
We take a closer look at Team Europe’s eight automatic qualifiers and Suzann Pettersen’s four captain’s picks for this year’s Solheim Cup in Spain.
The Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup take place over successive weeks for the first time this September, with the full line-ups for Team Europe and Team USA set to be confirmed over the coming days live on Sky Sports.
Suzann Pettersen announced her four captain’s picks to complete Europe’s Solheim Cup side in a special live show at Sky’s campus on Tuesday August 22, with Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh handed a debut alongside past participants Caroline Hedwall, Emily Kristine Pedersen and Madelene Sagstrom.
The quartet join Evian Championship winner Celine Boutier and Maja Stark, who qualified via the European Points List, while Charley Hull, Leona Maguire, Georgia Hall, Linn Grant, Carlota Ciganda and Anna Nordqvist earned their spots via their World Ranking.
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Team Europe’s Suzann Pettersen and Emily Kristine Pedersen share their excitement for the Solheim Cup which is set to take place in Spain in September.
Stacy Lewis’ nine automatic picks were confirmed after the conclusion of the CPKC Women’s Open in Canada on Sunday, with Lilia Vu, Nelly Korda, Allisen Corpuz and Megan Khang among those guaranteed their spots for Team USA.
The final three picks will be announced in a special announcement show on Monday at 5pm, live on Sky Sports Golf, as Team USA look to avoid a third consecutive Solheim Cup defeat for the first time in the tournament’s history.
Team Europe Solheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen told the Sky Sports Golf Podcast that the best aspect of the tournament is how the players raise their standards and create unbelievable moments.
Team USA are defending Ryder Cup champions after their record-breaking victory win at Whistling Straits, with captain Zach Johnson having his six automatic qualifiers locked in following the conclusion of the BMW Championship on August 20.
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler, US Open champion Wyndham Clark, Open winner Brian Harman, Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa and Xander Schauffele will all be in Rome for Team USA, with Johnson having plenty of tough decisions to make when he makes his six captain’s picks.
Scottie Scheffler will likely play a key role for Team USA in Rome this September
Johnson reveals his selections on Tuesday August 29, while the Omega European Masters will offer one final chance for players to earn qualification points in their pursuit of featuring for Team Europe.
The leading three players on the European Points List and the next three on the World Points List will secure their places in the European side, with Luke Donald naming six picks to complete the line-up on Monday September 4.
Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald discusses why the Ryder Cup is on his mind 24/7 ahead of the contest in Rome this September
The Solheim Cup will be held at Finca Cortesin in Spain from September 22-24, where Europe will be chasing a third consecutive victory, with Marco Simone GC in Rome the venue for the Ryder Cup from September 29-October 1.
Who is playing in the Solheim Cup?
Team Europe
Automatic qualifiers: Celine Boutier (Fra), Carlota Ciganda (Esp), Linn Grant (Swe), Georgia Hall (Eng), Charley Hull (Eng), Leona Maguire (Irl), Anna Nordqvist (Swe)
Captain’s picks: Gemma Dryburgh (Sco), Caroline Hedwall (Ger), Emily Pedersen (Den), Madelene Sagstrom (Swe)
Speaking on the Sky Sports Golf Podcast, Suzann Pettersen joked that her biggest job during the Solheim Cup will be to keep Carlota Ciganda in check in front of a home crowd in Spain.
Team USA
Automatic qualifiers: Lilia Vu, Nelly Korda, Allisen Corpuz and Megan Khang and five more to be confirmed on Sunday
Captain’s picks: Three to be announced on Monday August 28 at 5pm
Team Europe
Automatic qualifiers: Jon Rahm (Esp), Rory McIlroy (NIrl), Viktor Hovland (Nor) and three more to be confirmed
Captain’s picks: Six to be announced on Monday September 4 at 2pm
Rory McIlroy says the Ryder Cup is now his main focus after what he describes as a ‘forgettable’ week at The Open.
Team USA
Automatic qualifiers: Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark, Brian Harman, Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa, Xander Schauffele
Captain’s picks: Six to be announced on Tuesday August 29 at 3pm
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