The Solheim Cup that pits the USA against Europe in the biggest team tournament in women’s golf takes place at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia and starts on Friday September 13 and finishes on Sunday September 15.
Thompson is stepping back from full-time golf at the end of this season but will represent America against Team Europe.
Following the announcement that Georgia Hall will represent Team Europe in the Solheim Cup 2024, team captain Suzann Pettersen says that Hall is ‘a brilliant competitor’.
“Lexi was probably the easiest pick to make of these three, with her experience. I know what Lexi can do at a Solheim Cup and that definitely helped her get a pick,” said Team USA Captain Stacy Lewis.
“She’s somebody who is going to help the team out a lot, on the golf course and also off. With her experience, everybody on the team’s going to be watching what she does to try to learn from her. I am very happy to have Lexi back.”
Thompson said: “It means the world to me. To be able to represent my country, it’s the highest honor that you can possibly have.
“To be there again this year, especially stateside, it’s a dream come true. To be able to play alongside my teammates and under my captains and assistant captains, it’s everything I could ask for.”
