Solheim Cup 2024: Suzann Pettersen’s on Group Europe’s stars aiming to finish historic four-peat in USA | Golf Information

Europe captain Suzann Pettersen says her aspect has sufficient high quality to finish a historic four-peat of Solheim Cup successes in opposition to the USA this week, however what makes her staff so particular?

Pettersen retains her position as captain for this 12 months’s contest at Robert Trent Jones Golf Membership, the place Europe look to retain the trophy they secured with a dramatic 14-14 tie final 12 months in Spain.

Ten of Europe’s aspect from final 12 months function once more this time round, with simply two rookies added to the line-up, and Pettersen is assured that her staff is robust sufficient to impress once more.

“We are used to being the underdogs and are quite happy with that,” Pettersen solely advised Sky Sports activities. “If you look at the last three Solheims, we have proven we are good enough to win.”

What does Pettersen consider her staff? She spoke solely to Sky Sports activities to explain every of the 12 gamers trying to make Solheim Cup historical past this week…

Charley Hull

Pettersen: “I take a look at Charley as one in every of our actually stable gamers on the course. She has reworked into an entire golfer over the past couple of years. She is a participant I actually get pleasure from watching and has develop into one of many main gamers on the staff.

“I loved playing with her as she has a lot of guts and no fear. She is one of a kind and has a unique personality, quite funny in the team room as well with her crazy thoughts and daily life. There is only one Charley and I am quite thankful for that!”

Esther Henseleit

Pettersen: “Esther is by nature quieter than Charley but super steady, very reliable. She has proved this year that she really belongs on this team, having a fantastic summer at the majors, but I thought even before that that she plays well in all types of events and at different types of courses.

“Her game is really solid tee to green. Her goal was to qualify for this team by right, she didn’t want to have to rely on a pick, which I thought was quite cool. She is very driven and very calm and collected, which we might need with the other lunatics we have on our team!”

Celine Boutier

Pettersen: “Celine is definitely one of the calmer ones. You always know where you are with her. I try not to create too much fuss and she is quite happy.

“She is one other prime participant, a significant champion, and somebody with nice expertise from the final couple of Solheims. She is a participant you may simply lean on and ask for good recommendation. You may pair her with anybody, so she just isn’t giving me any complications.”

Carlota Ciganda

Pettersen: “Carlota lives for this. She has a lot enjoyable being on a staff, representing Europe, representing Spain, enjoying for her buddies. There will not be many like her with that fireside, ardour and coronary heart for this. I used to be tremendous completely satisfied for her final 12 months and I’m positive she goes to be tremendous precious this time.”

Maja Stark

Pettersen: “Maja is feisty, I am glad I am not playing against her! She reminds me a little bit of myself in that she is fearless and doesn’t think of consequences. She is a really good golfer – talented but also a hard worker. She is maybe a little stubborn but that feistiness elevates her in an event like this.

“She never hesitates. She wants to go out there and win. It doesn’t have to be a beauty contest. She doesn’t care if it takes her A-game or her B-game, she just wants to get the job done and fight to the bitter end, something I can relate to.”

Linn Grant

Pettersen: “In my eyes, she’s a possible primary. She has the expertise and the talents of manoeuvring the ball and I used to be extraordinarily impressed by her ball hanging final 12 months. When she’s good, I do not suppose there’s many which are higher ball-striking clever.

“She’s kind of annoyingly arrogant in a way with the way she carries herself and she doesn’t get stressed out. She’s cool as it comes but very, very competitive. She has that arrogance that I just love – just that little bit of extra that she has in her eyes that’s so cool.”

Leona Maguire

Pettersen: “I am tremendous impressed by the dedication that Leona has along with her personal recreation. Her course administration and the way in which she performs to her strengths is nothing however sensational. She’s clearly not a bomber off the ball, however she’s a feisty, fierce competitor, particularly in match play.

“She has the drive and she has the heart to go out there and do whatever it takes. She’s so mentally tough and once she puts those glasses on, you just let her go and you can kind of connect just by looking at her. She has something very special.”

Madelene Sagstrom

Pettersen: “She is a great person, a great friend and someone a lot of players in the team go to for advice or comforting words. As a golfer, she is incredibly good. I think she has one of the best swings in the game.

“She’s going to say herself that she is extra of a fourball participant. She is turning into skilled in Solheim Cups – this will likely be her fourth look – and her staff spirit is effective for us.”

Georgia Corridor

Pettersen: “There was never any doubt that I would pick Georgia as I am a big fan of hers. Ever since her first Solheim, in 2017, I have always liked her attitude. She has been born with this brilliant skill and she just gets it. You give her a look and she understands the message. You can’t teach that. I like her in matchplay. She quietly goes about her own business and hates to lose.

Albane Valenzuela

Pettersen: “Albane was actually shut final 12 months and actually dissatisfied to overlook out however she has grown over the past 12 months, grown into a greater participant and put herself in competition, incomes her spot with nice play. She was not a tough decide to make.

“She gets along with everybody and her game is really solid, complementing everyone else on the team. She is as strong in foursomes as fourballs, which is a little unique as a rookie. She is a clever girl and will bring a new energy. I’m sure will embrace every moment.”

Emily Kristine Pedersen

Pettersen: “Aside from Carlota, it’s onerous to seek out an individual that loves that staff component as a lot as Emily. She rises to this event. That is one thing I can relate to.

“I didn’t always come into a Solheim in the best form but it was amazing how the atmosphere the surroundings or the vibe just made something click during those practice days. You then stand on that first tee on Friday as ready as you can be.

“Emily has that. She is aware of the place her recreation must be, the place her head must be for match play. She is harmful.”

Anna Nordqvist

Pettersen: “She likes to take that big sister role, especially with the rookies. She is a great match player and her record speaks for itself.

“When making picks I used to be not simply in search of outcomes however angle, ardour for the sport, dedication, the way you cope with your environment, whether or not you’re a good team-mate. It was onerous to not get Anna on the record.”

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