Suzann Pettersen (NOR)

Qualification: Solheim Cup Points (241)
Appearances: 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013
Overall Record: 14-9-6
Points Won: 17

Seven-time member of Team Europe, Suzann Pettersen has been a nearly unstoppable force since her first appearance in 2002. Pettersen’s most successful matches came in 2003 when she was selected as a captain’s pick, but played like anything but. Paired alongside superstar Annika Sorenstam in Friday foursomes, the two dominated 4&3 over Laura Diaz and Heather Bowie Young. Paired with Patricia Meunier-Lebouc in the afternoon fourball, the pair trounced their opponents Angela Stanford and Mega Mallon 3&2. Pettersen won both her fourball and foursomes matches on Saturday but fell to Cristie Kerr in singles.

Gwladys Nocera (FRA)

Qualification: Solheim Cup Points (192)
Appearances: 2005, 2007, 2009
Overall Record: 5-3-2
Points Won: 6

Foursomes is where Gwladys Nocera has found her most success in the Solheim Cup, particularly in 2009, finding a formidable teammate in Maria McBride. The duo won 3&2 Friday afternoon and again Saturday afternoon. Nocera then took on veteran Juli Inkster in singles where she was able to halve her match with the 9-time U.S. Solheim Cup team member.

Charley Hull (ENG)

Qualification: Solheim Cup Points (158)
Appearances: 2013
Overall Record: 2-1-0
Points Won: 2

Charley Hull made a major splash in her first appearance as a captain’s pick in the 2013 Solheim Cup. While Hull didn’t find much success during the foursomes and fourballs, winning just one point for team Europe, it was her performance over Team U.S.A. veteran Paula Creamer that caught attention. Hull earned the first point for her team during Sunday’s singles by defeating Creamer 5&4.

Melissa Reid (ENG)

Qualification: Solheim Cup Points (133.83)
Appearances: 2011
Overall Record: 1-3-0
Points Won: 1

The 2011 Solheim Cup was a first for Melissa Reid and a mixed experience for the rookie. Reid went 1-3-0 for the week, clinching that one point alongside veteran Laura Davies in their Saturday afternoon fourball in a decisive 4&3 victory over Michelle Wie and Brittany Lang.

Anna Nordqvist (SWE)

Qualification: Rolex Points (5.78)
Appearances: 2009, 2011, 2013
Overall Record: 6-5-1
Points Won: 6 1/2

In her three appearances for Team Europe, Anna Nordqvist’s biggest moment came in 2013 during the Saturday morning foursomes. Nordqvist became the first to make a hole-in-one in the history of the Solheim Cup at the par 3, 17th and won the first match of the day.

Azahara Munoz (ESP)

Qualification: Rolex Points (3.75)
Appearances: 2011, 2013
Overall Record: 4-3-1
Points Won: 4 1/2

A two-time member of Team Europe, Azahara Munoz has enjoyed success in the foursomes matches particularly when playing alongside Catriona Matthew. The two were a winning duo in 2011, defeating Stacy Lewis and Angela Stanford 3&2 during Friday’s foursomes before pulling out a halve with Paula Creamer and Cristie Kerr on Saturday. Munoz defeated Stanford again on Sunday 1 up in the singles matches.

Sandra Gal (GER)

Qualification: Rolex Points (2.39)
Appearances: 2011
Overall Record: 0-2-1
Points Won: 1/2

A rookie and captain’s pick in 2011, Sandra Gal’s first trip to the Solheim Cup was one she’ll hope to improve on in her next go round. Gal’s only success that week came during the Friday foursomes with Catriona Matthew when the pair was able to halve their match with Christina Kim and Ryann O’Toole.

Carlota Ciganda (ESP)

Qualification: Rolex Points (2.04)
Appearances: 2013
Overall Record: 3-0-0
Points Won: 3

A rookie in 2013, Team Europe’s Carlota Ciganda played like a veteran in winning all three matches she played during the week. Ciganda won both her Friday and Saturday fourball matches, each 1 up over Team U.S.A. Her singles victory on Sunday over Morgan Pressel was much more decisive, never trailing in the match she defeated the veteran 4&2.

Catriona Matthew (SCO)

Qualification: Captain's Pick
Appearances: 1998, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013
Overall Record: 12-9-8
Points Won: 16

A veteran member of Team Europe, Catriona Matthew has secured 16 points in her Solheim Cup Career. Matthew’s biggest success has come in the Sunday singles matches with a record of 5-1-1, taking down some of the biggest names in the game including winning 6&5 over Paula Creamer in 2011.

Karine Icher (FRA)

Qualification: Captain's Pick
Appearances: 2002, 2013
Overall Record: 3-3-1
Points Won: 3 1/2

After making her first appearance in 2002, Karine Icher made the team 11 years later and returned in style, defeating Paula Creamer and Cristie Kerr 2&1 in the Friday foursomes. During what was a hotly contested match during the Saturday fourball, Icher playing alongside Beatriz Recari, dropped a 40-footer on the 18th hole to win the match 2 up over Morgan Pressel and Cristie Kerr.

Caroline Masson (GER)

Qualification: Captain's Pick
Appearances: 2013
Overall Record: 2-1-1
Points Won: 2 1/2

In her rookie appearance for Team Europe, Caroline Masson found a great partner in another Caroline, Caroline Hedwall. The duo won both their match up’s during the Friday and Saturday fourballs. However, Lexi Thompson overwhelmingly defeated Masson in the Sunday singles matches 4&3.

Caroline Hedwall (SWE)

Qualification: Captain's Pick
Appearances: 2011, 2013
Overall Record: 7-1-1
Points Won: 7 1/2

For the third time, Caroline Hedwall is a captain’s pick for Team Europe. In both 2011 and 2013, Hedwall was a major addition to the team. She went 2-1-1 in her first appearance then dominated in 2013, going 5-0-0 for the week, a first in the history of the Solheim Cup.

Meet the 2015 European Solheim Cup Team

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