Wie named as wild card for Solheim Cup
Reuters US Online Report Sports News | 2009-08-02 20:03:57
<div><p>LYTHAM ST ANNES, England (Reuters) - Michelle Wie will make her Solheim Cup debut after being selected on Sunday as one of two wild cards in the American team.</p><p>The Hawaiian has been an attraction on the LPGA circuit since she first qualified for an event aged 12 but this is the first season she has been a full member of the Tour, having come through the qualifying school last December.</p><p>It is also the first time she has been eligible for the Solheim Cup, which is played every two years and is one of the most prestigious events in women's golf.</p><p>The 19-year-old Wie, who has yet to win as a professional, said: "I'm so honored and thrilled.</p><p>"Getting into the Solheim was one of my big goals at the start of the year."</p><p>Juli Inkster was the other wild card named by captain Beth Daniel for the tournament at Sugar Grove, Illinois, from Aug 21-23.</p><p>European captain Alison Nicholas had three wild card choices and included Sweden's rookie professional Anna Nordqvist along with Becky Brewerton and Janice Moodie.</p><p>The USA have won seven of the 10 contests to date.</p><p>Catriona Matthews' win at the British Open on Sunday meant that she qualified for the Europe team.</p><p>Teams:</p><p>USA: Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Angela Stanford, Kristy McPherson, Nicole Castrale, Christina Kim, Brittany Lang, Morgan Pressel, Brittany Lincicome, Natalie Gulbis</p><p>Wild cards: Juli Inkster, Michelle Wie</p><p>Captain: Beth Daniel</p><p>Europe: Gwladys Nocera (France), Tania Elosegui (Spain), Diana Luna (Italy), Laura Davies (England), Sophie Gustafson (Sweden), Suzann Pettersen (Norway), Helen Alfredsson (Sweden), Catriona Matthew (Scotland), Maria Hjorth (Sweden)</p><p>Wild cards: Becky Brewerton (Wales), Janice Moodie (Scotland), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden)</p><p>Captain: Alison Nicholas</p><p>(Reporting by Elspeth Burnside)</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=56027277&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>
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