Stacey Lewis announces three wild cards for Solheim Cup • Golf.nl

Captain Stacey Lewis selected the following three players to be in the twelve for ‘Team USA’ on Monday: Allie Ewing, Cheyenne Knight and Angel Yin. Both Yin and Ewing have played twice before, while Knight will be making his Solheim Cup debut.

Nine players have already qualified for the September 22-24 tournament in Spain. Lilia Wu, Nellie Korda, Alisen Corpus, Megan Kang, Jennifer Kupso, Danielle Kang and Andrea Lee did so. Solheim Cup points standings. Lexi Thomson and Rose Zhang qualified for the Rolex Rankings, the women’s golf world rankings.

‘These women have earned their place’

“These past few days have certainly been one of the toughest of my career, but I am very proud to have Alli, Cheyenne and Angel in the 2023 Solheim Cup team,” Lewis said. “These three girls have earned their spot with their on-court play and off-court teamwork. I’ve gotten to know the U.S. players well over the last year and a half and it’s been an honor to be their captain. We’re going to have a great week at Finca Cortesin,” said Lewis.

Lexi Thompson (see main photo), one of the most important players in American golf in recent years, was the least eligible for the team. The American has had a very poor season, 157th in the annual rankings, but will be in Andalusia in a month.

Notable big names high in Points ranking But not selected were Alison Lee (10th), Ryan O’Toole (13th), Jessica Korda (14th) and Marina Alex (15th). Captain Thane, the youngest in history. It was also ranked 19th.

Europe’s captain Suzanne Pietersen announced her wild cards last week.