Gemma Dryburgh is gearing up for a big fortnight as she prepares for the AIG Women’s British Open at the Old Course. Hailing from Aberdeen, Dryburgh is the only Scot currently playing full-time on the LPGA. With a desire to repeat Bob MacIntyre’s feat of winning the Scottish Open and make a run at the Old Course, Dryburgh is also looking to solidify her spot on this year’s European Solheim Cup team. Having made her Solheim debut last year in Spain where Europe retained the Cup, Dryburgh believes her performance in the upcoming events will determine her place on the team.
Having claimed her first LPGA title at the 2022 Toto Japan Classic, Dryburgh has had some recent success with top-20 finishes at the Amundi Evian and CPKC Women’s Open. Despite a string of four missed cuts, Dryburgh remains determined to secure her position on the Solheim Cup team. With the 2024 Solheim Cup set to take place in Gainesville, Virginia at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Dryburgh is hopeful that her performance in the upcoming events will earn her a spot on the team.
Joining Dryburgh at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open will be a strong field of competitors, including the likes of silver medalist Esther Henseleit and veteran Anna Nordqvist. With the Solheim Cup points list and Rolex Rankings determining the composition of the team, players such as Albane Valenzuela and Alexandra Forsterling are also vying for a spot. The upcoming events will be crucial in determining which players make the final cut for the European team, with strong finishes in Scotland likely to propel several players up the standings.
In addition to Dryburgh, players like Jodi Ewart Shadoff, Emily Kristine Pedersen, and Linnea Strom are also eyeing a spot on the Solheim Cup team. With the pressure mounting and the competition fierce, these players will need to deliver exceptional performances in the upcoming events to secure their place on the team. With a mix of seasoned veterans and up-and-coming talent, the European Solheim Cup team is shaping up to be a formidable force as they prepare to take on the Americans in Gainesville, Virginia.
As the countdown to the Solheim Cup continues, the competition among European players is heating up. With spots on the team up for grabs, players like Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Bronte Law, and Morgane Metraux are eager to showcase their skills and earn a place on the team. With the final picks set to be announced after the AIG Women’s British Open, the pressure is on for these players to deliver standout performances and catch the eye of team captain Suzann Pettersen. As the stakes get higher and the competition gets fiercer, the race to secure a spot on the European Solheim Cup team is sure to be intense and thrilling to watch.
