Golf-Team Europe picks three rookies in Solheim title defence


  • Golf
  • Monday, 23 Aug 2021

FILE PHOTO: Golf - AIG Women's Open - Carnoustie, Scotland, Britain - August 22, 2021 Denmark's Nanna Koerstz Madsen in action during the final round Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough/File photo

(Reuters) - Captain Catriona Matthew selected a trio of Solheim Cup rookies for Team Europe as they mount their title defence against world number one Nelly Korda and the favourites United States at the biennial tournament at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.

Newcomers Nanna Madsen of Denmark, who finished fifth on Sunday at the women's British Open, Ireland's Leona Maguire and Finland's Matilda Castren were among Matthew’s six selections.

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