Solheim Cup: Suzann Pettersen names four European wildcards 

Suzann Pettersen has named Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh among her wildcards for the Solheim Cup showpiece at Finca Cortesin.

Solheim Cup legend Pettersen announced debutant Dryburgh as one of four captain’s picks on Tuesday ahead of next month’s showdown against Team USA in Andalucia.

Dryburgh will become just the seventh Scot to play in the Solheim Cup, 10 months on from winning her first LPGA title in the Toto Japan Classic last November.

“I couldn’t think of a nicer person to complement the rest of the team for a week like Solheim so I’m super excited to have her,” Pettersen said.

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Madelene Sagstrom has been selected for her third Solheim start alongside experienced compatriot Caroline Hedwall, meaning there are five Swedish players in Pettersen’s side.

World No. 114 Emily Pedersen, who played in the 2017 and 2021 matches, was named as Pettersen’s fourth wildcard pick.

Speaking live on Sky Sports before revealing her picks, Pettersen said she was confident that she is working with the strongest European team in Solheim Cup history.

And no wonder, after the Norwegian’s eight automatic qualifiers were confirmed following the conclusion of the ISPS Handa World Invitational on Sunday.

"She's elevated her game" 📈

Suzann Pettersen explains why she has picked Gemma Dryburgh for her team at the Solheim Cup 🔊 pic.twitter.com/DTzeQaeldQ

— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) August 22, 2023

Celine Boutier, the standout European player of the season, will spearhead Pettersen’s side after her Evian Championship win, while Maja Stark was the second player to qualify via the LET European Solheim Points List.

Meanwhile, Charley Hull, Leona Maguire, Georgia Hall, Linn Grant, Carlota Ciganda and Anna Nordqvist all secured their spots via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

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There can be no doubt that Pettersen has assembled a formidable line-up as the Europeans aim to win an unprecedented hat-trick of Solheim Cups.

An intimidating mix of form, experience and youthful exuberance awaits the Americans as they aim to get revenge on their 15-13 defeat on home soil in 2021.

Team Europe Solheim Cup team 2023

Celine Boutier
Maja Stark
Charley Hull
Leona Maguire
Georgia Hall
Linn Grant
Carlota Ciganda
Anna Nordqvist
Madelene Sagstrom
Gemma Dryburgh
Caroline Hedwall
Emily Pedersen

The Solheim Cup takes place at Finca Cortesin in Andalucia from September 22-24.

Ben Parsons joined bunkered as a Content Producer in 2023 and is the man to come to for all of the latest news, across both the professional and amateur games. Formerly of The Mirror and Press Association, he is a member at Halifax Golf Club and is a long-suffering fan of both Manchester United and the Wales rugby team.