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 |
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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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