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World Golf Ranking: Matt Wallace Climbs Up Almost 20 Spots

World Golf Ranking: Matt Wallace after winning on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
World Golf Ranking: Matt Wallace after winning on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking has seen some notable shifts this week. Rory McIlroy continues to be the highest-ranked British golfer. McIlroy holds the 3rd position, unchanged from last week. Tommy Fleetwood is the next best British player, holding the 11th spot without any change from the previous week. Fleetwood’s stability in rankings showcases his continued presence among the top golfers globally.

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A Look at the Changes in the Ranking

Aaron Rai has seen a slight improvement, moving from 24th to 22nd place, reflecting an upward trend in his performance. Matt Fitzpatrick, however, has dropped from 27th to 28th, indicating a slight decline. Robert MacIntyre stands firm at the 16th position, maintaining his steady performance week over week.

The biggest change among the British players can be seen in Matt Wallace. The 34-year-old won the Omega European Masters on the DP World Tour this week and climbed from 91st to 73rd in the World Golf Ranking as a result.

World Golf Ranking Top-10

In the Top-10 of the World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler continues to lead, maintaining the 1st position. There have been no changes in the Top-10 ranks this week. The other notable golfers include Xander Schauffele at 2nd, Collin Morikawa at 4th, and Ludvig Aberg at 5th. Viktor Hovland remains at 8th place. The stability at the top of the rankings indicates a period of consistency among the world’s elite golfers.

RankingLast Week RankingNationalityPlayer Name
33NIRRory McIlroy
1111ENGTommy Fleetwood
1616SCORobert MacIntyre
2224ENGAaron Rai
2827ENGMatt Fitzpatrick
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World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler Stays on Top, Schauffele Steady

World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler on top. (Photo: Getty)
World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler on top. (Photo: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking has presented few notable updates for American players this week. Scottie Scheffler remains at the top position with no change in his ranking and an average points score of 18.12. Close behind him, Xander Schauffele holds steady at the second position, maintaining his ranking from the previous week with an average points score of 11.35.

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World Golf Ranking: Third to Fifth Best American Golfers in the World Golf Ranking

Collin Morikawa continues to hold the fourth position, showing no change from last week, with an average points score of 6.46. Wyndham Clark remains in the sixth position, again with no change, and has an average points score of 5.70. Patrick Cantlay is ranked ninth, maintaining his previous position, with an average points score of 4.81.

Further down the Ranking Akshay Bhatia moved from 28th to 27th aswell as Justin Thomas who also climbed one spot to 29th.

Top 10 Analysis

The top ten positions in the Ranking have experienced minimal changes. Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland stays at the third position, while Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg is steady at the fifth place. The seventh position remains occupied by Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama. Norway’s Viktor Hovland and Bryson DeChambeau from the USA close the top ten, maintaining their eighth and tenth positions respectively.

PositionPlayer NameAverage PointsChange from Last Week
1Scottie Scheffler18.120
2Xander Schauffele11.350
4Collin Morikawa6.460
6Wyndham Clark5.700
9Patrick Cantlay4.810
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Solheim Cup 2024: Everything You Need to Know About the Tournament in Virginia

Solheim Cup 2024: Everything you need to know. (Images: Getty)
Solheim Cup 2024: Everything you need to know. (Images: Getty)

The Solheim Cup 2024 is one of the most important tournaments in women’s golf and will be held from September 13 to 15 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. Every two years, the best female players from the USA and Europe compete against each other to win the coveted trophy. With a long history and a unique match play format, the Solheim Cup is a highlight of golf.

The Solheim Cup week

The format of the Solheim Cup differs from the usual tournaments. On Friday and Saturday, there are four foursome matches in the morning and four fourball matches in the afternoon. In the foursome, two golfers from a team take it in turns to play a ball. In the fourball, both golfers play their own ball, with the best score counting. The decisive individual matches follow on the third day, in which all 24 players compete against each other in direct duels. A total of 28 points are awarded and the team with the most points wins the Solheim Cup.

The venue: Robert Trent Jones Golf Club

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, will host the Solheim Cup for the first time in 2024. However, the golf club is no newcomer to international team golf: it has already hosted the Presidents Cup four times. The course, which stretches along the picturesque Lake Manassas, was opened in 1991 and is considered a masterpiece of the famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. With its challenging water hazards and layout perfectly integrated into the landscape, the par-72 course not only offers visual highlights, but also strategic challenges for the players.

Solheim Cup 2024: The teams

The Solheim Cup has been held since 1990 and the rivalry between the USA and Europe is firmly anchored in this competition. To date, the USA leads the overall standings with 10 wins to 8. Nevertheless, Team Europe arrives with an impressive winning streak. After a hard-fought draw in Spain in 2023, the Europeans retained the Solheim Cup and have already won in 2021 and 2019. Captain Suzann Pettersen relies on experienced players such as Leona Maguire and Carlota Ciganda, who scored crucial points at the last Solheim Cup and are also among the team’s mainstays this year.

Meet Team Europe

The USA, on the other hand, under captain Stacy Lewis, will be relying on their experienced players such as Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson and Lilia Vu to bring the trophy back on home soil. The home advantage on the challenging course in Virginia could prove decisive as the team battles for another victory.

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Solheim Cup 2024: The Players for Team Europe

Solheim Cup 2024: Get to know the twelve players of Team Europe. (Image: Getty)
Solheim Cup 2024: Get to know the twelve players of Team Europe. (Image: Getty)

The Solheim Cup 2024 promises another exciting duel between the best female golfers in Europe and the USA. Under the leadership of captain Suzann Pettersen, Team Europe will compete with a strong selection of experienced and up-and-coming players. Here is an overview of the players who will be competing for the title against the American team, led by US captain Stacy Lewis, in Gainesville, Virginia.

Solheim Cup 2024: Team Europe

Player Qualification criteria 1 fact
Charley Hull LET Solheim Cup Points Four Top-10-finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2024
Esther Henseleit LET Solheim Cup Points Won the silver medal at the Olympic Games 2024
Celine Boutier Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings Six wins on the LPGA Tour
Carlota Ciganda Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings Six appearances in the Solheim Cup
Linn Grant Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings Four Top-10-finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2024
Leona Maguire Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings Won the Aramco Team Series – London in 2024
Madelene Sagstrom Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings Three Top-10-finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2024
Maja Stark Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings Three Top-10-finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2024
Georgia Hall Captain’s Pick Won the AIG Women’s Open in 2018
Anna Nordqvist Captain’s Pick Three-time major winner
Emily Kristine Pedersen Captain’s Pick Three Solheim Cup appearances
Albane Valenzuela Captain’s Pick Two Top-10-finishes on the LPGA Tour in 2024

Get to know Team Europe

Charley Hull

Charley Hull, one of the best-known faces in Team Europe, qualified via the LET Solheim Cup points. The Englishwoman is an experienced player who is taking part in the Solheim Cup for the sixth time. Hull has achieved considerable success in her career, including four top-10 finishes in the 2024 season on the LPGA Tour.

Esther Henseleit

Esther Henseleit from Germany secured her place in the team via the LET Solheim Cup points. She is one of the two rookies in Team Europe this year. Henseleit earned her first starting place in the Solheim Cup through her consistently strong performances on the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour, including several top 10 finishes and a silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Celine Boutier

Frenchwoman Celine Boutier qualified via the Rolex World Ranking and brings an impressive record to the team. Boutier has played in three Solheim Cups and has been part of the last two winning teams. In the 2023 season, she scored a significant victory at the Amundi Evian Championship, which further strengthens her position in Team Europe.

Carlota Ciganda

Carlota Ciganda from Spain also qualified via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. She is one of the most experienced players on the team and has already taken part in six Solheim Cups. Ciganda has won titles on both the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour in her career and is known for her consistency in the match play format.

Linn Grant

Linn Grant from Sweden is an up-and-coming player who qualified via the Rolex World Ranking. This is her second Solheim Cup, having been part of the team in 2023. In the 2024 season, she celebrated a victory at the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed, showing her potential for Team Europe.

Leona Maguire

Leona Maguire from Ireland secured her place on Team Europe via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Maguire, who made her debut in 2021, has quickly become a permanent fixture on the team. In the current 2024 season, she won the Aramco Team Series event in London.

Madelene Sagstrom

Madelene Sagstrom from Sweden qualified via the Rolex World Ranking and is competing in the Solheim Cup for the third time. Sagstrom has already achieved several top-10 finishes in her career.

Maja Stark

Maja Stark, also from Sweden, qualified via the Rolex World Ranking and is taking part in the Solheim Cup for the second time. Stark has already won six titles on the Ladies European Tour in her career and has already recorded three top 10 finishes on the LPGA Tour in the 2024 season and is one of the young, up-and-coming talents in European golf.

Georgia Hall

Georgia Hall was selected as captain’s pick by captain Suzann Pettersen. The Englishwoman has already played in four Solheim Cups and brings valuable experience to the team. Hall won the AIG Women’s Open in 2018 and achieved a top-10 finish on the LPGA Tour this season.

Anna Nordqvist

Anna Nordqvist, one of the most experienced players in Team Europe, was also selected as captain’s pick and will take on a dual role in the team as vice-captain. The Swede has already played in eight Solheim Cups and has already celebrated three Major victories in her career.

Emily Kristine Pedersen

Emily Kristine Pedersen from Denmark was selected as the third captain’s pick by captain Pettersen. Pedersen has already taken part in the Solheim Cup three times and achieved several top-10 finishes in the 2024 season. Her success on the Ladies European Tour makes her an important pillar of the team.

Albane Valenzuela

Albane Valenzuela from Switzerland, another captain’s pick, will make her Solheim Cup debut in 2024. Valenzuela has achieved two top-10 results on the LPGA Tour this season and is the second rookie player on Team Europe.

Captain Suzann Pettersen – The architect of success

Suzann Pettersen, captain of the European team, has made her selection for the 2024 Solheim Cup and is relying on a mix of experienced players and talented newcomers. With her extensive Solheim Cup experience, Pettersen is ideally equipped to lead Team Europe in this prestigious competition and defend the title.

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Solheim Cup 2024: The Players for Team USA

Solheim Cup 2024: Meet the US Team (Image: Getty)
Solheim Cup 2024: Meet the US Team (Image: Getty)

The 2024 Solheim Cup will once again bring together the best female golfers from the USA and Europe. Captain Stacy Lewis has nominated a balanced mix of experienced players and up-and-coming talent to lead Team USA into the competition and prevail against the European team. Here is an introduction to this year’s American team:

Player Qualification criteria 1 fact
Nelly Korda US Solheim Cup Ranking World Nr. 1
Lilia Vu US Solheim Cup Ranking Two-time major champion
Lauren Coughlin US Solheim Cup Ranking Two Top-5-finishes in the majors in 2024
Ally Ewing US Solheim Cup Ranking World Nr. 17
Allisen Corpuz US Solheim Cup Ranking Won the US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach in 2023
Megan Khang US Solheim Cup Ranking Fourth appearance in the Solheim Cup
Andrea Lee US Solheim Cup Ranking Second appearance in the Solheim Cup
Rose Zhang World Ranking Second appearance in the Solheim Cup after turning pro in 2023
Alison Lee World Ranking Legendary golfer Fred Couples is her biggest fan
Lexi Thompson Captain’s Pick Seventh consecutive appearance in the Solheim Cup
Jennifer Kupcho Captain’s Pick Married to the caddie of Allisen Corpuz
Sarah Schmelzel Captain’s Pick Makes her debut in the Solheim Cup

Meet the US Team for the Solheim Cup 2024

Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda, who qualified through the US Solheim Cup Rankings, leads the US team. As the world number one and multiple winner on the LPGA Tour, she is one of the strongest players in the world. Korda brings her extensive experience and six tournament wins -including one major title- from the 2024 season to the team.

Lilia Vu

Lilia Vu, also qualified via the US Solheim Cup rankings, has established herself as one of the strongest players on the team thanks to her outstanding performances in recent years. With victories at the Chevron Championship and the AIG Women’s Open 2023, she has established herself as one of the best female golfers in the world.

Lauren Coughlin

Lauren Coughlin qualified through the US Solheim Cup Rankings and will make her debut at the 2024 Solheim Cup. Coughlin had a successful 2024 season in which she recorded two tournament wins and five other top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour.

Ally Ewing

Ally Ewing, who qualified via the US Solheim Cup rankings, is one of the most consistent players on Team USA. In the 2024 season, she achieved six top-10 finishes, demonstrating her consistent performance. With her experience from multiple Solheim Cup appearances, Ewing will be a key asset to the team and will look to lead Team USA to victory.

Allisen Corpuz

Allisen Corpuz secured her place on the US Solheim Cup Ranking and won the US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach in 2023. She brings her major experience to the team and is competing in the Solheim Cup for the second time.

Megan Khang

Megan Khang, who also qualified via the US Solheim Cup rankings, will be competing in the Solheim Cup for the fourth time. With three top-10 finishes in the 2024 season, she brings valuable experience and consistency to Team USA.

Andrea Lee

Andrea Lee, who also qualified via the US Solheim Cup rankings, will take part in the Solheim Cup for the second time in 2024. With several top 10 finishes this season and an LPGA tournament win, she is one of the up-and-coming players in the US team.

Rose Zhang

Rose Zhang, who secured a place on the team via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, is one of the biggest talents on the US team. Although she only turned professional in 2023, she has already won two tournaments on the LPGA Tour.

Alison Lee

Alison Lee, who is returning to Team USA after a nine-year absence, qualified via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Her experience and abilities could make her an important addition to the team.

Lexi Thompson

Lexi Thompson, who was selected as captain’s pick by captain Stacy Lewis, has extensive Solheim Cup experience. She will be making her seventh consecutive appearance for the US team. With eleven LPGA tournament wins in her career, Thompson is one of the most experienced players on the team.

Jennifer Kupcho

Jennifer Kupcho, also a captain’s pick, brings her experience from two Solheim Cups. Her four top-10 finishes in the 2024 season make her a reliable pillar for the team.

Sarah Schmelzel

Sarah Schmelzel, another captain’s pick, will make her debut in the Solheim Cup. With six top-10 finishes in the 2024 season, she shows her potential and will strengthen Team USA with fresh talent.

Stacy Lewis – captain and golfing legend

Stacy Lewis, the captain of the US team, has already made history in her career. With 13 LPGA victories, including two majors, and two Player of the Year titles, she is one of the most successful golfers of her generation. Lewis has topped the world rankings twice and has played in four Solheim Cups. After serving as co-captain in 2021, she took on the responsibility as captain for the 2023 and 2024 tournaments. Under her leadership, Team USA will do everything in its power to win the 2024 Solheim Cup on home soil in Gainesville, Virginia.

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World Golf Ranking: Tommy Fleetwood Closing In On Top 10

Tommy Fleetwood in the World Golf Ranking. (Photo: Getty)
Tommy Fleetwood in the World Golf Ranking. (Photo: Getty)

This week’s World Golf Ranking has brought several noteworthy changes for British, Welsh, Northern Irish and Scottish players. Leading the pack is Rory McIlroy at position three, followed by Tommy Fleetwood, who is currently ranked 11th. This is a significant improvement from his 12th position last week, with an average score of 4.3312 points. Robert MacIntyre follows as the top Scottish player, maintaining his position at 16th with an unchanged average score of 3.6928 points.

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Positions for British Players in the Golf World Ranking

The fourth-best British player is Aaron Rai at 24, followed by Matt Fitzpatrick, who occupies the 27th position, slipping one place from his previous 26th with an average score of 3.0011 points. Tyrrell Hatton remains stable at the 36th spot, holding an average score of 2.7197 points. Justin Rose, another prominent figure, stands firm at the 37th position with an unchanged average score of 2.7038 points.

Top 10 in the Golf World Ranking

The top 10 sees Scottie Scheffler retaining his position as the leader in the Golf World Ranking. The most notable change comes from Collin Morikawa, who has leaped from the 6th to the 4th spot. Ludvig Aberg dropped from 4th to 5th, while Wyndham Clark moved down from 5th to 6th. Rory McIlroy remains the best Northern Irish player in 3rd place. The rankings from 7th to 10th witnessed stability with Hideki Matsuyama, Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay, and Bryson DeChambeau preserving their respective positions.

Player NameNationalityCurrent RankingLast Week’s RankingAverage Score
Rory McIlroyNIR338.4917
Tommy FleetwoodENG11124.3312
Robert MacIntyreSCO16163.6928
Aaron RaiENG24243.2515
Matt FitzpatrickENG27263.0011
Tyrrell HattonENG36362.7197
Justin RoseENG37372.7038
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World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler On Top, Morikawa in Top-5

Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)

The latest update in the World Golf Ranking showcases the positions of leading American golfers. Scottie Scheffler remains at the top as the best American golfer, holding onto his 1st position with an unchanged ranking from last week. Xander Schauffele follows closely, retaining his 2nd position, also without any change from the previous week.

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World Golf Ranking: Morikawa, Clark, and Cantlay

Collin Morikawa has made a notable improvement, moving from 6th place last week to 4th this week in the World Golf Ranking. Wyndham Clark has experienced a slight drop, moving from 5th to 6th position. Patrick Cantlay remains steady at 9th place with no change in his ranking from the previous week. All three players continue to perform consistently with impressive average point scores. The sixth US-Player in the World Golf Ranking is Bryson DeChambeau at the 10th spot.

Top-10 World Golf Ranking

The top-10 positions in the World Golf Ranking have seen some changes this week. While Scottie Scheffler remains the top golfer in the world, Ludvig Aberg of Sweden drops from 4th to 5th, and Hideki Matsuyama of Japan maintains his 7th position. Viktor Hovland from Norway stays unchanged at 8th place, while Bryson DeChambeau holds onto his 10th position. Jon Rahm of Spain sees a drop from 13th to 14th place, and Sahith Theegala from the USA improves from 15th to 12th. The ranking continues to reflect the dynamic nature of competitive golf at its highest level.

Player NameCurrent RankLast Week’s RankAverage Points
Scottie Scheffler1118.3509
Xander Schauffele2211.4671
Collin Morikawa466.5390
Wyndham Clark655.7886
Patrick Cantlay994.8851
Bryson DeChambeau10104.7171

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Solheim Cup: Jennifer Kupcho, Sarah Schmelzel and Lexi Thompson Complete US Team

U.S. Solheim Cup Team Captain Stacy Lewis has selected Jennifer Kupcho, Sarah Schmelzel and Lexi Thompson as her captain’s picks for the 2024 Solheim Cup, to be held Sept. 13-15 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va.

Kupcho, Schmelzel and Thompson join the nine automatic qualifiers for the U.S. Team who were named following the completion of play at the AIG Women’s Open. Nelly Korda, Lilia Vu, Lauren Coughlin, Ally Ewing, Allisen Corpuz, Megan Khang and Andrea Lee qualified via the U.S. Solheim Cup Team Standings, while Rose Zhang and Alison Lee qualified via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

Lots of Experience for the US Team

hompson will represent the U.S. for the seventh consecutive time, joining 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023. She moves into a tie for third for the most times competing for the U.S., joining Paula Creamer, Rosie Jones and Morgan Pressel, trailing only Cristie Kerr and Juli Inkster with nine appearances and Beth Daniel and Meg Mallon with eight.

“Lexi was probably the easiest pick to make of these three, with her experience. I know what Lexi can do at a Solheim Cup and that definitely helped her get a pick,” said Lewis. “She’s somebody who is going to help the team out a lot, on the golf course and also off. With her experience, everybody on the team’s going to be watching what she does to try to learn from her. I am very happy to have Lexi back.”

“It means the world to me. To be able to represent my country, it’s the highest honor that you can possibly have,” said Thompson of being selected to the U.S. Solheim Cup Team. “To be there again this year, especially stateside, it’s a dream come true. To be able to play alongside my teammates and under my captains and assistant captains, it’s everything I could ask for.”

Kupcho will wear the Red, White and Blue for the third time, while Schmelzel will join Lauren Coughlin as a U.S. Solheim Cup Team rookie.

“I think Jennifer probably more so than anyone is a great fit for this golf course. I love how high and how straight she hits a golf ball. You can see it in how many strokes she gains off the tee and her ball striking is always what carries her,” said Lewis. “Sarah’s just super solid and doesn’t beat herself up. She’s a player who can play both formats with a lot of different people. She’s somebody that we’ve been watching for a long time and so we’re excited for her to be playing her first Solheim Cup and teeing it up in Virginia.”

“I am so happy to be part of the U.S. Team again, back in the team atmosphere,” said Kupcho. I’m most excited to be back on U.S. soil and just representing the U.S. in my country is so special to me. I’m so, so excited to do this for my third time and to play under Stacy, who is a great captain.”

“It’s obviously something that I’ve thought about ever since I started getting invited to the Solheim meetings last year,” said Schmelzel. “It’s something that just kind of sits in the back of your mind, and it’s always there in the back of your mind. It’s always something that you’re working toward, so to finally get to that moment and realize that it had come to fruition, it was honestly really surreal.”

The Solheim Cup 2024

Players started accruing points toward the U.S. Solheim Cup points standings at the 2023 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Points were awarded to the top 40 participants at each ranking event, with double points awarded at the five major championships. In the Solheim Cup year, all points values increased by 50%. The full points breakdown is available at www.solheimcupusa.com/usa-points-standings/how-to-qualify.

The biennial Solheim Cup is the most prestigious international team event in women’s professional golf. In 2022, the European Team retained the Cup following a 14-14 tie with the U.S. Team at Finca Cortesin in Spain. The U.S. Team leads the European Team, 10-7-1, all-time in Solheim Cup competition.

Solheim Cup 2024: Team USA

Player Qualification
Nelly Korda U.S. Solheim Cup Standings
Lilia Vu U.S. Solheim Cup Standings
Lauren Coughlin U.S. Solheim Cup Standings
Ally Ewing U.S. Solheim Cup Standings
Allisen Corpuz U.S. Solheim Cup Standings
Megan Khang U.S. Solheim Cup Standings
Andrea Lee U.S. Solheim Cup Standings
Rose Zhang World Rankings
Alison Lee World Rankings
Lexi Thompson Captain’s Pick
Jennifer Kupcho Captain’s Pick
Sarah Schmelzel Captain’s Pick
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Solheim Cup Captain’s Picks: Team Europe Is Now Complete

Georgia Hall will be a part of the Solheim Cup once again. (Image: Getty)
Georgia Hall will be a part of the Solheim Cup once again. (Image: Getty)

Suzann Pettersen named her four captain’s picks for the 2024 Solheim Cup on Sky Sports on Monday. Albane Valenzuela, Anna Nordqvist, Emily Kristine Pedersen and Georgia Hall will complete the 12-strong team. After the picks, it is also clear that the European team has only two changes compared to the 2023 Solheim Cup. Albane Valenzuela and Esther Henseleit are the two rookies in the team for the competition at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Prior to the picks, eight players – including Charley Hull– had already qualified with their performances. Team Europe:

Player Nation Qualification
Albane Valenzuela Switzerland Captain’s Pick
Anna Nordqvist Sweden Captain’s Pick
Carlota Ciganda Spain World Ranking
Celine Boutier France World Ranking
Charley Hull England LET-Ranking
Emily Kristine Pedersen Denmark Captain’s Pick
Esther Henseleit Germany LET-Ranking
Georgia Hall England Captain’s Pick
Leona Maguire Ireland World Ranking
Linn Grant Sweden World Ranking
Madelene Sagström Sweden World Ranking
Maja Stark Sweden World Ranking

Playing vice-captain Anna Nordqvist and fifth consecutive appearance for Georgia Hall

Anna Nordqvist will take on the role of playing vice-captain, as she did in 2023. It will be Nordqvist’s ninth appearance – the most ever by a Swede. Emily Kristine Pedersen from Denmark will be playing a Solheim Cup for the fourth time overall, while it will be Georgia Hall’s fifth in a row.”I love being part of Team Europe, this will be my fifth Solheim Cup and it’s always great to be able to represent Europe,” said Hall.

Solheim Cup 2024

The Solheim Cup 2024 will take place from September 13 to 15, 2024 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, USA. The Europeans are aiming to claim the trophy for the fourth time in a row when they visit the States. The Europeans have won two of the last three editions and retained the Cup with a draw as defending champions in 2023.

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Prize Fund Announced for the AIG Women’s Open

The prize fund for the AIG Women’s Open, which is being played this week at the Old Course, St Andrews will be $9.5 million. (Source: The R&A)

The prize fund for the AIG Women’s Open, which is being played this week at the Old Course from 21-25 August 2024, St Andrews will be $9.5 million, an increase of $500,000 on the previous year.

First established in 1976 and now owned by The R&A, the AIG Women’s Open is one of five major championships in women’s golf. The Championship is the showpiece for The R&A’s commitment to growing women and girls’ golf via the Women in Golf Charter, and aims to champion the changing face of women’s golf; to inspire, engage and provoke in order to challenge perceptions that will shape the future of the sport. Each year 144 players compete for the championship trophy with the low amateur, who plays 72 holes, awarded the Smyth Salver. 

The prize fund for the championship has tripled since before The R&A’s partnership with AIG began in 2019. This year the Champion will take home $1,425,000, the highest amount in the AIG Women’s Open’s 48-year history.

The growth in the AIG Women’s Open prize fund

  • 2024 – $9.5 million
  • 2023 – $9 million
  • 2022 – $7.3 million
  • 2021 – $5.8 million
  • 2020 – $4.5 million
  • 2019 – $4.5 million (beginning of The R&A and AIG partnership)
  • 2018 – $3.25 million

Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A, said, “With the outstanding backing we have received from AIG as our title sponsor we have been able to achieve a step change and take this Championship to new levels. We greatly appreciate AIG’s support and are proud that they share our goal to elevate the AIG Women’s Open still further and ensure it remains at the pinnacle of the women’s game. The increased prize fund and our enhancements to the staging and the spectator experience this year reflect our shared commitment to making the AIG Women’s Open a world class championship for players and fans alike.”