The United States Solheim Cup team has been officially finalized.
Captain Stacy Lewis has announced her three selections complete 12-player team that will compete against next in the Cup-style event at Trent Golf Club Virginia.
Leading American team will beelly Korda and Lilia Vu, who currently hold the top two rankings in the world. Additionally, former Stanford standout Rose Zhang, at No. 10 globally, has secured automatic spot on the team. Lauren Clin, Ally Ewing, Allisen Corp, Megan Khang Andrea Lee, and Allison Lee have also earned their places the team.
Lewis subsequently selected Lexi Thompson, Kupcho, Sarah Schmelzel as her three captain’s picks, adding the star power of the. Thompson, a seasoned veteran, will be competing in her seventh Solheim Cup. Additionally
Europe successfully defended the Solheim Cup year when Korda and Ciganda tied their singles match at Finca Cortesin Spain. This would have marked the first victory for the American team on foreign soil since 2015.
Korda has had an exceptional season on the LPGA Tour, securing six victories. She even achieved an incredible feat by winning five consecutive starts, a record that has only accomplished twice in history Additionally, she triumphed the Chevron Championship earlier this season and finished as the runner-up at the women’s British Open.
Vu had an impressive performance at the women’s British Open
Thompson possesses the most extensive experience among the team members. With 9-7-7 all-time record, she stands out as one of the two players who have contributed to a victorious American team. The United States has not a win in the since 2017, when it took in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Solheim Cup team representing Europe comprises of Char Hull, Esther Hanseleit, C Boutier,aja Stark, Linn Grant,ona Maguire, Carlota Ciganda, Madelene Sagstrom, Georgia Hall, Anna Nordqvist, Emily Kristine Pedersen, and Albane Valuela.