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Meet the 12 players representing Team Europe at the 2024 Solheim Cup in Virginia

beth ann nichols
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CASARES, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 23: Leona Maguire and Charley Hull of Team Europe on the 15th tee during Day Two of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 23, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
CASARES, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 23: Leona Maguire and Charley Hull of Team Europe on the 15th tee during Day Two of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 23, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Captain Suzann Pettersen looks to continue Europe's recent dominance in the Solheim Cup with her new band of 12. The picks are in, and the Americans will face a similar team to what they met in Spain last year where the Euros retained the Cup in dramatic fashion.

Ten of the dozen players are returning, with Solheim rookie Esther Henseleit and Bronte Law the only newcomers. The 2024 Solheim Cup will be held Sept. 13-15 in Gainesville, Virginia, at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. The Americans haven’t won a Solheim since 2017. Team Europe is comprised of the top two finishers on the Solheim Cup points list along with the top six in the Rolex Rankings not otherwise qualified. Pettersen had four captain's picks, which she announced on Monday.

Meet the 12 players who will take on the U.S. at the 2024 Solheim Cup.

Charley Hull, England

Charley Hull of Team Europe hits her tee shot on the first hole during morning foursomes of the 2021 Solheim Cup at Inverness Club. (Photo: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)
Charley Hull of Team Europe hits her tee shot on the first hole during morning foursomes of the 2021 Solheim Cup at Inverness Club. (Photo: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)

Age: 28 World Ranking: 10Solheim Cup appearances: 6 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023)Solheim Cup record: 12-7-3Qualified via: LET points

Esther Henseleit, Germany

TROON, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: Esther Henseleit of Germany poses for a picture with the olympic silver medal during the third round of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links Golf Course on August 17, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin/Getty Images)
TROON, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: Esther Henseleit of Germany poses for a picture with the olympic silver medal during the third round of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links Golf Course on August 17, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin/Getty Images)

Age: 25World Ranking: 29Solheim Cup appearances: DebutQualified via: LET points

Celine Boutier, France

Celine Boutier of Team Europe poses with the trophy at the 2021 Solheim Cup at Invernes Club. (Photo: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)
Celine Boutier of Team Europe poses with the trophy at the 2021 Solheim Cup at Invernes Club. (Photo: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)

Age: 30World Ranking: 8Solheim Cup appearances: 3 (2019, 2021, 2023)Solheim Cup record: 5-4-1Qualified via: Rolex Rankings

Maja Stark, Sweden

Maja Stark of Team Europe reacts after a birdie on the fourth hole during Day Three of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Maja Stark of Team Europe reacts after a birdie on the fourth hole during Day Three of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Age: 24World Ranking: 24Solheim Cup appearances: 1 (2023)Solheim Cup record: 2-1-1Qualified via: Rolex Rankings

Linn Grant, Sweden

Linn Grant of Team Europe acknowledges fans on the first tee during Day Two of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 23, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Linn Grant of Team Europe acknowledges fans on the first tee during Day Two of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 23, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Age: 25World Ranking: 26Solheim Cup appearances: 1 (2023)Solheim Cup record: 3-2-0 (2023)Qualified via: Rolex Rankings

Leona Maguire, Ireland

Leona Maguire of Team Europe reacts to chipping in on the 18th hole during Day One of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 22, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Leona Maguire of Team Europe reacts to chipping in on the 18th hole during Day One of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 22, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Age: 29World Ranking: 32Solheim Cup appearances: 2 (2021, 2023) Solheim Cup record: 7-2-1Qualified via: Rolex Rankings

Carlota Ciganda, Spain

Carlota Ciganda of Team Europe celebrates with the Solheim Cup after her teams win during Day Three of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Carlota Ciganda of Team Europe celebrates with the Solheim Cup after her teams win during Day Three of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Age: 34World Ranking: 33Solheim Cup appearances: 6Solheim Cup record: 11-8-4Qualified via: Rolex Rankings

Madelene Sagstrom, Sweden

Madelene Sagstrom of Team Europe poses with the trophy at the 2021 Solheim Cup at Invernes Club. (Photo: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)
Madelene Sagstrom of Team Europe poses with the trophy at the 2021 Solheim Cup at Invernes Club. (Photo: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)

Age: 31World Ranking: 35Solheim Cup appearances: 3 (2017, 2021, 2023)Solheim Cup record: 3-5-1Qualified via: Rolex Rankings

Georgia Hall, England

Georgia Hall of Team Europe hits from the 11th fairway during Day Two of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 23, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Georgia Hall of Team Europe hits from the 11th fairway during Day Two of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 23, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Age: 28World Ranking: 40Solheim Cup appearances: 4 (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023)Solheim Cup record: 8-7-2Qualified via: Captain's pick

Anna Nordqvist, Sweden

Anna Nordqvist of Team Europe interacts with young fans during practice prior to the Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 20, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Anna Nordqvist of Team Europe interacts with young fans during practice prior to the Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 20, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Age: 37World Ranking: 66Solheim Cup appearances: 8 (2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023)Solheim Cup record: 15-13-3Qualified via: Captain's pick

Emily Kristine Pedersen, Denmark

Emily Kristine Pedersen of Team Europe waits to hit from the fourth fairway during Day One of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 22, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Emily Kristine Pedersen of Team Europe waits to hit from the fourth fairway during Day One of The Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin Golf Club on September 22, 2023 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Age: 28World Ranking: 97Solheim Cup appearances: 3 (2017, 2021, 2023)Solheim Cup record: 5-6-1Qualified via: Captain's pick

Albane Valenzuela

Jun 23, 2022; Bethesda, Maryland, USA; Albane Valenzuela plays her shot from the 11th tee during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Congressional Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2022; Bethesda, Maryland, USA; Albane Valenzuela plays her shot from the 11th tee during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Congressional Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Age: 26World Ranking: 62Solheim Cup appearances: 0Solheim Cup record: 0-0-0Qualified via: Captain's pick

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Meet the 12 players representing Team Europe at the 2024 Solheim Cup in Virginia