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2013 Solheim Cup: The U.S. Team
SOLHEIM SAVVY: Captain Meg Mallon (center) and assistant captains Dottie Pepper (left) and Laura Diaz combined for 37 points in Solheim competitions.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: 2011
OVERALL SOLHEIM RECORD: 1-3-0
The LPGA’s reigning Player of the Year and U.S. leader in Solheim points made herself stay and watch the Europeans celebrate their comeback victory in 2011 “because I wanted to remember what it felt like.” Her gutsy birdie-birdie finish to win this year's Ricoh Women's British Open could augur well for Team U.S.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: 2005, ’07, ’09, ’11
OVERALL SOLHEIM RECORD: 11-3-5
The 2010 U.S. Women’s Open champion had never been on the losing team in a Solheim competition prior to 2011. She hated it. During the European celebration, she pledged, “This is never going to happen again.” Her 13½ points in Solheim competition are most on the team.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: 2002, ’03, ’05, ’07, ’09, ’11
Overall Solheim Record: 11-12-3
A wrist injury prompted Kerr to concede her Sunday singles match and give the Euros a critical point en route to their comeback. A win this year at Kingsmill showed her game is still sharp.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: 2007, ’09, ’11
SOLHEIM RECORD: 4-6-1
The long-hitting Lincicome (2nd on Tour in driving distance) is licking her chops for the high altitude of CGC, where deep shots can position her and her doubles partner to win any number of holes.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: 2009, ’11
SOLHEIM RECORD: 2-3-2
Although she missed the cut at the Ricoh British Women's Open, the former Duke Blue Devil earned the eighth and final U.S. Solheim points-based spot on the team, holding off Morgan Pressel and Lizette Salas (who made the team on Rolex points) and Jennifer Johnson (who didn't make the team).
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: 2003, ’07, ’09, ’11
SOLHEIM RECORD: 3-7-3
The consistent veteran continues to play steady golf and clearly fits into the team atmosphere of the Solheim Cup. The strength of her short game will factor in around the tricky Coore-Crenshaw greens at CGC.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: None
Yes, she controversially sacked her caddie midround at the U.S. Women’s Open. But that same competitive fire and passion could inspire her performance in Colorado. The 20-year-old Solheim rookie can also draw from her time on the victorious 2009 PING Junior Solheim Cup team.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: None
Is there such thing as a “seasoned rookie”? At 18, the youngest team member has already won events on both the LPGA and the Ladies European tours, and been a part of victorious Junior Solheim Cup and a Curtis Cup teams.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: None
Overlooked for past Junior Solheim and Curtis Cup teams, the four-time All-American at USC has played her way onto this year’s team with Top 10 performances, including a final-round 62 at this year’s LPGA LOTTE Championship to force a playoff with eventual winner Suzann Pettersen.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: 2007, ’09, ’11
SOLHEIM RECORD: 7-2-2
As a Solheim rookie, she beat Annika Sorenstam 2&1 and has played consistently well in the event, including last year, when she went undefeated in four events. She rises to the occasion in big tournaments, which is why Mallon might take her with a captain’s pick if her Rolex points don’t qualify her.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: NONE
The former University of Texas-El Paso star earned a Captain's pick, thanks to her long drives and Colorado's altitude. The third-year pro has notched five top-10 finishes this season.
SOLHEIM EXPERIENCE: 2009, '11
SOLHEIM RECORD: 4-3-1
Despite struggling, Wie won the confidence of Meg Mallon, who made the Hawaiian a Captain's Pick, just as Beth Daniel had done in 2009. Wie rewarded Daniel by going 3-0-1.
For full online coverage of the 2013 Solheim Cup, check out the links below:
- Click here to read what Jon Rizzi has to say about the Solheim Cup
- Click here for a full schedule of events
- Insider Tips: Read what you should know before the 2013 Solheim Cup
- Solheim Style: Read about the outfits at this year's event
- Meet Team Europe
- Catch the Rising Stars at the PING Junior Solheim Cup
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