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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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World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy Holds Top Spot

World Golf Ranking: The top british players. (Source: Getty)
World Golf Ranking: The top british players. (Source: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking has seen some movements among the British players this week. Rory McIlroy remains the top British golfer, maintaining his 3rd position with an average points score. Robert MacIntyre is the top Scottish player, positioned at 16th, slightly declined from his 15th place last week with his current average points score. Between them sits Tommy Fleetwood as the top-ranked English Golfer at the 12th position.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

World Golf Ranking: Further Rankings of British Players

The next three British players in the World Golf Ranking showcase some changes. Tommy Fleetwood is currently ranked 12th, holding the same position as last week with his average points score. Aaron Rai has moved from 21st to 24th position, adjusting his average points to the new rank. Matt Fitzpatrick, positioned at 26th, dropping from rank 24.

Word Golf Ranking: Top-10 Updates

In the top 10 of the World Golf Ranking, Scottie Scheffler remains the leader without any change in his position. Collin Morikawa has moved up from 7th to 6th position, while Hideki Matsuyama has slipped from 6th to 7th. All other positions remain unchanged, with Xander Schauffele in 2nd place and Rory McIlroy continuing his hold at 3rd.

Player NameCurrent RankLast Week’s RankPoints
Rory McIlroy33401
Tommy Fleetwood1212225
Robert MacIntyre1615190
Aaron Rai2421167
Matt Fitzpatrick2624158
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Women’s Open 2024: Lydia Ko Wins Record Prize Money – Full Earnings Breakdown

Lydia Ko earns almost 1.5 million with her win at the AIG Women's Open. (Photo: Getty)
Lydia Ko earns almost 1.5 million with her win at the AIG Women's Open. (Photo: Getty)

At the Women’s Open 2024, there was record prize money totalling 9.5 million dollars. As the winner, Lydia Ko from New Zealand collected the lion’s share. Ko received almost 1.5 million dollars for the third major victory of her career. The table below shows the total distribution and the prize money received by each player.

Women’s

Position Name Earnings
1 Lydia Ko $1,425,000
T2 Lilia Vu $641,546
T2 Ruoning Yin $641,546
T2 Nelly Korda $641,546
T2 Jiyai Shin $641,546
6 Ariya Jutanugarn $344,457
T7 Akie Iwai $254,960
T7 Casandra Alexander $254,960
T7 Mao Saigo $254,960
T10 Angel Yin $172,856
T10 Linn Grant $172,856
T10 Pajaree Anannarukarn $172,856
T10 Nanna Koerstz Madsen $172,856
T10 Lottie Woad (a) —
T10 Alexa Pano $172,856
T10 Jin Hee Im $172,856
T17 Anne van Dam $130,519
T17 Jeeno Thitikul $130,519
T17 Jenny Shin $130,519
T20 Albane Valenzuela $116,750
T20 Charley Hull $116,750
T22 Momoko Osato $98,605
T22 Georgia Hall $98,605
T22 Ashleigh Buhai $98,605
T22 Linnea Strom $98,605
T22 Celine Boutier $98,605
T22 Andrea Lee $98,605
T22 So Mi Lee $98,605
T29 Paula Reto $73,966
T29 Minami Katsu $73,966
T29 Julia Lopez Ramirez (a) —
T29 Sarah Schmelzel $73,966
T29 Yui Kawamoto $73,966
T29 Rose Zhang $73,966
T29 Alison Lee $73,966
T29 Hyo Joo Kim $73,966
T37 Wichanee Meechai $49,152
T37 Grace Kim $49,152
T37 Ayaka Furue $49,152
T37 Sei Young Kim $49,152
T37 Nasa Hataoka $49,152
T37 Hye-Jin Choi $49,152
T37 Nicole Broch Estrup $49,152
T37 Carlota Ciganda $49,152
T37 Ally Ewing $49,152
T37 Amy Yang $49,152
T37 Leona Maguire $49,152
T37 Esther Henseleit $49,152
T49 Arpichaya Yubol $33,102
T49 Weiwei Zhang $33,102
T49 Kristen Gillman $33,102
T49 Haeran Ryu $33,102
T49 Caroline Inglis $33,102
T49 Gaby Lopez $33,102
T55 Haruka Kawasaki $26,906
T55 Xiyu Lin $26,906
T55 Lee-Anne Pace $26,906
T55 Lexi Thompson $26,906
T55 Mi Hyang Lee $26,906
T60 Lily May Humphreys $20,608
T60 Narin An $20,608
T60 Gabriella Cowley $20,608
T60 Shannon Tan $20,608
T60 Alexandra Forsterling $20,608
T60 Marta Martin $20,608
T60 Shuri Sakuma $20,608
T60 Louise Rydqvist (a) —
T60 Nuria Iturrioz $20,608
T60 Stephanie Kyriacou $20,608
T60 Patty Tavatanakit $20,608
T71 Manon De Roey $15,088
T71 Emma Spitz $15,088
T71 Johanna Gustavsson $15,088
T71 Maja Stark $15,088
T71 Peiyun Chien $15,088
T76 Morgane Metraux $11,500
T76 Emma Grechi $11,500
T78 Bailey Tardy $10,923
T78 Ela Anacona (a) —
T78 Auston Kim $10,923
81 In Kyung Kim $10,491
82 Ursula Wikstrom $10,203

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World Golf Ranking: Scottie Scheffler Leads Top American Players

Scottie Scheffler leads the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler leads the World Golf Ranking. (Source: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking has seen several notable changes among American golfers this week. Scottie Scheffler remains the highest-ranked American player, holding on to his number one spot with an unchanged ranking. He continues to lead with an average point score demonstrating his consistency at the top of the leaderboard. Xander Schauffele also stays steady, maintaining his second-place position with a strong average point tally.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

World Golf Ranking: Shifts Among American Players

Moving on to the next best American golfers, Wyndham Clark holds his position at rank five, showing no change from the previous week. Collin Morikawa has improved his stance, advancing to rank six from his previous rank of seven, showcasing his upward momentum. Patrick Cantlay remains firm at rank nine, illustrating a stable performance.

World Golf Ranking: Top-10 Players Update

The top positions in the World Golf Ranking include minor shifts. Scottie Scheffler remains at the top, while Rory McIlroy continues to hold third place. Ludvig Aberg stays in fourth place. Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama has slid to position seven. Viktor Hovland remains steady at rank eight, followed by Patrick Cantlay and Bryson DeChambeau.

Player NameCurrent RankingRanking Last Week
Scottie Scheffler11
Xander Schauffele22
Wyndham Clark55
Collin Morikawa67
Patrick Cantlay99
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Solheim Cup 2024: Eight Players Qualify for Team Europe

8 out of twelve players secured their ticket for the Solheim Cup 2024 with the conclusion of the Women's Open. (Photo: Getty)
8 out of twelve players secured their ticket for the Solheim Cup 2024 with the conclusion of the Women's Open. (Photo: Getty)

Over the past two years, professional golfers have had the opportunity to qualify for the Solheim Cup in three different ways. Six players qualified via the Rolex Ranking, the women’s world ranking list. Four players will be selected by European team captain Suzann Pettersen and two players, including Esther Henseleit, qualified via the LET Solheim Cup points list.

Esther Henseleit will be the sixth German player to compete in the most famous women’s team competition. Over the past two years, Henseleit has delivered consistently good performances and most recently catapulted herself into the top two on the LET Solheim Cup points list after winning silver at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris with second place at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open. Only Charley Hull earned more points than the Hamburg native. After the AIG Women’s Open, both players were guaranteed a ticket for the European team – as were Celine Boutier, Maja Stark, Linn Grant, Leona Maguire, Carlota Ciganda and Madelene Sagström, who are regarded as the six best European players in the world rankings.

Suzann Pettersen, the team captain, said of her team: ‘The European team is looking very good at the moment for the Solheim Cup 2024. Congratulations to the eight players who have qualified automatically.
‘We have so much experience in the team, but it’s also great that Esther is making her Solheim Cup debut this year. The European players have shown great performances this year and we are looking forward to September.’

Pettersen will name her four captain’s picks on Monday 26 August at 4pm (BST) live on Sky Sports News and streamed on the LET website.

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Nine Automatic Qualifiers Named for 2024 U.S. Solheim Cup Team

Stacy Lewis, captain of the US Solheim Cup team, has learned the names of the nine automatic qualifiers who will represent the Red, White and Blue. (Photo: Getty)
Stacy Lewis, captain of the US Solheim Cup team, has learned the names of the nine automatic qualifiers who will represent the Red, White and Blue. (Photo: Getty)

With the completion of the 2024 AIG Women’s Open, U.S. Captain Stacy Lewis has learned the names of the nine automatic qualifiers who will represent the Red, White and Blue at the 2024 Solheim Cup, to be held Sept. 13-15 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va.

Rolex Women’s World Rankings No. 1 Nelly Korda, who has six victories on the 2024 LPGA Tour season, leads the list of seven players named to the team via the U.S. Solheim Cup Team points standings. She is joined (in order of ranking) by Lilia Vu, Lauren Coughlin, Ally Ewing, Allisen Corpuz, Megan Khang and Andrea Lee.

Additionally, Rose Zhang and Alison Lee will represent the U.S. as the two highest Americans in the Rolex Rankings not among the seven qualifiers from the U.S. Solheim Cup Team points standings.

“I’m just excited to have the team finalized. Much of this crew is repeating from 2023, so a lot of them have experience,” said Lewis. “We had five that were qualified coming into the week, and I’m happy to have Megan and Andrea back again. They were big parts of last year’s success.”


Alison Lee will be playing on her second U.S. Solheim Cup Team and first since 2015. The nine years between individual Solheim Cup appearances is the longest in U.S. Team history; Sherri Steinhauer had a span of seven years between U.S. Team appearances in 2000 and 2007.

“I’m really happy for Alison Lee to be back at the Solheim Cup, with the largest gap between two Solheim Cups,” said Lewis. “It’s been nine years since her last one and I’m excited for her to have a second go at it, to have a great experience and to do it at home as well.”

Experiences Team USA for Solheim Cup 2024

2024 will mark the fourth Solheim Cup appearances for Ewing, Khang and Korda, who all played on the 2019, 2021 and 2023 U.S. Teams. Corpuz, Andrea Lee, Vu and Zhang will also be making their second Solheim Cup appearances, while Coughlin will be a rookie on the U.S. squad.

Lewis also receives three captain’s picks to round out the 12-player American squad. Those players will be announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. EDT.

Players started accruing points toward the U.S. Solheim Cup Team 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 biennial Solheim Cup is the most prestigious international team event in women’s professional golf. In 2023, 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.

Fans can see full 2024 Solheim Cup ticket details at www.solheimcupusa.com/tickets. Various daily and weekly ticket and hospitality packages are available so fans can enjoy every moment of the action at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
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Watch: Champions Tour highlights from round 3 of the The Ally Challenge

GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 23: Stewart Cink hits a chip shot on the first hole during the first round of The Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills Golf And Country Club on August 23, 2024 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

The Ally Challenge is part of the Champions Tour and is currently taking place at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, Michigan, USA. The tournament’s prize money is $2,200,000. As of the final round, Stewart Cink holds the lead with a total score of -17, posting a daily score of -6. K.J. Choi is in second place with a total score of -13 and a daily score of -5. Mike Weir stands in third with a total score of -12, having shot an impressive daily score of -8. Darren Clarke is in fourth with a total score of -10 and a daily score of -5. Tied for fifth place are David Duval, Bernhard Langer, Bob Estes, Steve Allan, and David Branshaw, each with a total score of -9.

The three players with the best rounds today were Mike Weir with a daily score of -8, David Duval with a daily score of -7, and Bernhard Langer also with a daily score of -7. These scores have been crucial in shaping the current leaderboard and setting up the final round’s competition.

The video accompanying these details is a compilation of the highlights from the final round of the tournament, showcasing the key moments and performances of the day. For fans and followers, these Champions Tour Highlights from The Ally Challenge offer a comprehensive look at the action.

To recap, the tournament is in its concluding stage with Stewart Cink in the lead. The prize pool for the event is set at $2,200,000, and the fierce competition among the top players has made for an exciting finish at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club. These Champions Tour Highlights from The Ally Challenge underline the intensity and skill on display as players vie for the top position.

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Watch: Keegan Bradley Wins BMW Championship – PGA Tour Highlights

OLYMPIA FIELDS, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 18: Keegan Bradley of the United States plays a shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club on August 18, 2023 in Olympia Fields, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The BMW Championship, part of the PGA Tour, took place in Castle Rock, Colorado. The tournament was held at the Castle Pines Golf Club. Sundays round was the fourth and final round of the event, which saw Keegan Bradley win his second BMW Championship title with a total score of -12.

Tied for the second position are Sam Burns (USA), Ludvig Aberg (Sweden), and Adam Scott (Australia), all with a total score of -11. Cameron Davis (Australia), Tommy Fleetwood (England), Si Woo Kim (Korea), and Xander Schauffele (USA) share the fifth position, each with a total score of -8.

For today’s fourth round, the standout performances came from Sam Burns, Cameron Davis, and Tony Finau. Sam Burns scored a remarkable daily score of -7, Cameron Davis scored -6, and Tony Finau scored -4. The total prize money for the BMW Championship is $20,000,000.

Watch PGA Tour Highlights of the BMW Championship

For those following the action closely, the BMW Championship Highlights and PGA Tour Highlights offer an exciting overview of the significant moments and are a must-watch for golf enthusiasts.

This coverage focuses on the crucial details of the final round of the BMW Championship, highlighting the performances of leading players and the day’s best rounds in this prestigious event on the PGA Tour.

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BMW Championship: The PGA Tour round 4 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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Watch: Champions Tour highlights from round 2 of the The Ally Challenge

GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 23: Stewart Cink hits a chip shot on the first hole during the first round of The Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills Golf And Country Club on August 23, 2024 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

The Ally Challenge, part of the Champions Tour, concluded its final round at the Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The tournament featured a competitive field vying for a share of the $2,200,000 prize pool.

Stewart Cink from the USA secured the top position on the leaderboard with a total score of 133 and a daily score of -6. Steve Allan from Australia, David Branshaw from the USA, and K.J. Choi from South Korea finished tied in second place with a total score of 136. Allan and Branshaw had daily scores of -6 and -3 respectively, while Choi recorded a daily score of -2. Bob Estes from the USA and Rod Pampling from Australia were tied for fifth position, both completing the tournament with a total score of 137 and daily scores of -3 and -2 respectively.

Among the day’s standout performers, Stewart Cink, Steve Allan, and Mark Hensby from Australia achieved the best rounds with a daily score of -6 each. Their excellent performance marked the highlights of the day’s play.

A highlight video showcasing notable moments and performances from the tournament is available for viewing. It captures the intense competition and skilled play that defined the final round of The Ally Challenge, providing an overview of the Champions Tour highlights and specific highlights from The Ally Challenge.

The tournament concluded after four competitive rounds, culminating in Stewart Cink’s victory. For those interested in a detailed overview of the Champions Tour Highlights and The Ally Challenge Highlights, additional information and videos are accessible on the official tournament website.

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The Ally Challenge: The Champions Tour round 2 highlights

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 3 of the BMW Championship

OLYMPIA FIELDS, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 18: Keegan Bradley of the United States plays a shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club on August 18, 2023 in Olympia Fields, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The BMW Championship, part of the PGA Tour, is taking place in Castle Rock, Colorado, USA. The tournament is being held at the Castle Pines Golf Club and offers a prize pool of $20,000,000. Currently, the players are competing in the fourth and final round of the tournament.

As of now, the leaderboard is topped by Keegan Bradley from the USA, who holds the first position with a total score of 204, which is 12 under par. Adam Scott from Australia is in the second position with a total score of 205, 11 under par. Tied for third are Ludvig Aberg from Sweden and Alexander Noren, also from Sweden, both with a total score of 206, 10 under par. In fifth place, tied are Xander Schauffele from the USA and Wyndham Clark, also from the USA, both with a total score of 209, 7 under par.

The best rounds of the day were played by Max Greyserman from the USA, who scored a daily score of 6 under par, Xander Schauffele from the USA, with a daily score of 5 under par, and Wyndham Clark from the USA, who achieved a daily score of 3 under par.

For those following the competition, a video compilation is available showcasing the highlights of the current round. This collection of PGA Tour highlights and BMW Championship highlights provides an overview of the standout moments from the course.

The tournament, scheduled to conclude after four rounds, is set to reveal its winner following the completion of today’s play.

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BMW Championship: The PGA Tour round 3 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.