Team USA and Team Europe Finalize 12-Member Squads for Solheim Cup 2021

The Solheim Cup is just a week away. And the women’s Team USA will compete against Team Europe at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, from September 4 to 6. Moreover, it is one of the most prestigious events in women’s golf, similar to the Ryder Cup in the men’s competition. And recently, both sides have announced their 12 members’ team. 

Meanwhile, top golfers from the USA and Europe will lock horns against each other for three days. Furthermore, both the teams have a captain who takes all the important decisions. This year, Pat Hurst is the captain of the team U.S., while Catriona Matthew is the skipper for team Europe. 

Team USA and Europe for 2021 Solheim Cup  

Golf – AIG Women’s Open – Carnoustie, Scotland, Britain – August 20, 2021 Nelly Korda of the U.S. in action during the second round Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

Both the team USA and Europe have finalized their 12 member team for the upcoming Solheim Cup. Team Europe had six automatic qualifications while the USA had nine automatic qualifications. Meanwhile, Catriona Matthew and Pat Hurst completed the task by picking up the remaining spots through the captain’s pick. 

Meanwhile, Team Europe is the defending champion and will look to retain the cup with them for this time as well. But this year, the Team U.S. this year looks much stronger than the last time. The team has the world no.1 Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson, Jessica Korda, and a few more prominent players. 

However, Team Europe is no less with talents like Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Madelene Sagstrom, Mel Reid, and a few others. The format of play is similar to that of the Ryder Cup, with eight four-balls and eight foursomes on the first two days of the event. Furthermore, on the final day, there will be 12 players single stroke event to finish off the event. 

Team USA for Solheim Cup

Nelly Korda
Danielle Kang
Jessica Korda
Lexi Thompson
Megan Khang
Lizette Salas
Ally Ewing
Austin Ernst
Mina Harigae
Brittany Altomare
Jennifer Kupcho
Yealimi Noh

Team Europe

Georgia Hall
Sophia Popov
Anna Nordqvist
Emily Kristine Pedersen 
Charley Hull
Carlota Ciganda
Mel Reid
Leona Maguire
Madelene Sagstrom 
Matilda Castren
Nanna Koerstz Madsen
Celine Boutier

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