America names Solheim Cup team

US Solheim Cup Captain Rosie Jones has revealed the 12-player squad that will represent America in its quest to retain The Solheim Cup at the 12th playing of the international team event at Killeen Castle next month. The US Team will feature nine players returning from the victorious 2009 team including Rolex Rankings No 2 and points leader Cristie Kerr, and Solheim Cup veteran and assistant captain Juli Inkster. Jones announced the 10 points qualifiers and her two captain's picks - Vicky Hurst and LPGA Tour rookie Ryann O'Toole - live on Golf Channel. Based on the final US Solheim Cup standings, the top-10 players who automatically qualified for the U.S team are (listed in order of points ranking): Cristie Kerr, Stacy Lewis, Morgan Pressel, Angela Stanford, Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie, Brittany Lincicome, Brittany Lang, Juli Inkster, and Christina Kim. Hurst and O'Toole round out the U.S. Team as captain's picks. Lewis is the only automatic qualifier not to have played for the US in 2009. The European Solheim Cup Team, led by Captain Alison Nicholas, will be named on 29th August 29. Melissa Reid, Laura Davies, Suzann Pettersen and Solheim rookie Christel Boeljon have already secured spots on the team through the LET (Ladies European Tour) point standings. See also: http://www.abacus-outdoor.com/news.aspx?newsid=6868