Rhodes and Maguire earn Solheim Cup wildcard picks
Summary
Mimi Rhodes from Britain and Leona Maguire from Ireland have been chosen as wildcard players for Europe's Solheim Cup golf team. They will join other new and experienced players for the competition against the United States next month in the Netherlands.Key Facts
- Mimi Rhodes will play in the Solheim Cup for the first time.
- Leona Maguire will play in her fourth Solheim Cup and has a strong past record.
- Captain Anna Nordqvist also picked rookies Julia Lopez Ramirez from Spain and Nastasia Nadaud from France.
- Maguire’s recent tournament results were weak, but she has done well in past Solheim Cups.
- Rhodes recently turned professional and has won three times on the Ladies European Tour.
- Julia Lopez Ramirez and Nastasia Nadaud are both new to major tournaments but were picked for their skills and energy.
- Europe’s team also includes experienced players like Charley Hull and Esther Henseleit.
- The Solheim Cup is a team golf competition between Europe and the United States.
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