The Solheim Cup - 2009

I have long been a fan of the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup.
August 17 to August 23, 2009, this event will be played at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. This will be the 10th event since its inception in 1990. The Solheim Cup is named in honor of Karsten Solheim, founder of Karsten Manufacturing Corporation, the parent of PING golf equipment. In 1990, the Solheim Family in conjunction with the US and European Ladies Golf Teams developed the concept, thus the "Solheim Cup" became a reality. This event is the most prestigious event for professional women's golf.

The American team is from the Ladies Professional Golf Association, the LPGA, and the European team is from the LET, the Ladies European Team. There have been 10 events played since its inception in 1990, every two years either in Europe or in the United States. We have won 7 of the 10 events. This year, Beth Daniels will be the American Captain and Alison Nicholas is the European Captain. They simultaneously will announce their teams after the conclusion of the Ricoh Women's British Open being played at Lytham St. Anne's in Lancashire, England.

For the Americans, the top 10 automatically qualify and the Captain has two additional 'picks'. The top ten Americans are Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Angela Stanford, Nicole Castrale, Brittany Lang, Morgan Pressel, Kristy McPherson (from Big Break), Christina Kim, Brittany Lincicome and Natalie Gulbis.
Juli Inkster, an all time favorite who has played in every 'cup' since inception is in 14th position. Maybe a Captain's pick?

For the European Team, the top seven earning 'Solheim points' are Gwladys Nocera, Tania Elosegui, Diana Luna, Laura Davies, Sophie Gustafson, Suzann Pettersen and Martina Eberi.
From the Rolex Rankings, the top seven are Suzann Petterson, Helen Alfredsson, Anna Nordqvist, Sophie Gustafson, Maria Hjorth, Karen Stupples and Catriona Matthew.
The top 5 on European points list and the top 4 on the Rolex Rankings qualify along with 3 Captain's picks.

It should be a terrific event!!! I'll be watching, how about you?

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