Georgia Hall named captain’s pick for Solheim Cup 2023

Georgia Hall has been selected as one of four captain's picks by Suzann Pettersen for the European Solheim Cup team, marking her fifth consecutive appearance in the prestigious event. The competition is set to take place at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia, starting on September 13. Hall, who narrowly missed automatic qualification, expressed her excitement about representing Europe and hopes to contribute to a potential fourth consecutive victory for the team. Joining Hall on the team are Charley Hull, Anna Nordqvist, and Emily Kristine Pedersen, with Nordqvist set to become the most capped Swede in Solheim Cup history. Albane Valenzuela, a rookie from Switzerland, and Esther Henseleit, an automatic qualifier from Germany, complete the lineup. Hall's previous four appearances were marked by automatic selection, highlighting her consistent performance in the sport. Pettersen praised Hall's match play skills and her passion for the Solheim Cup, indicating that her inclusion was a natural choice. Hall's recent good results have bolstered her confidence as she prepares for the competition. The European team aims to retain the trophy, having won in 2019 and 2021, and tied in Spain last year, which allowed them to keep the title. The upcoming event is significant as it presents an opportunity for Europe to achieve a historic fourth consecutive win, a feat never accomplished in the competition's history. The team is eager to build on their past successes and bring the trophy home once again.