### Solheim Cup 2024: Team Europe Updates and Qualification Insights

The qualification period for the **2024 Solheim Cup** is nearing its end, with only two remaining events: the **ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open** and the **AIG Women’s Open**. These tournaments will help finalize Team Europe as they prepare to defend their title against Team USA from **September 13-15** at **Robert Trent Jones Golf Club**.

**Key Points**:
– **Captain**: **Suzann Pettersen** continues her leadership for Team Europe.
– **Qualification Deadline**: Points can still be earned in the upcoming two events.

#### Current Standings:
– **Leading Points**:
1. **Charley Hull** – Consistently high finishes.
2. **Linn Grant** – Close in points, expected to compete.
3. **Carlota Ciganda** – Currently not playing but remains in contention.

– **Challengers**:
– **Esther Henseleit**, **Maja Stark**, and **Alexandra Forsterling** are vying for key spots.

#### World Rankings Impact:
– Top European players in the **Rolex Rankings** include:
– **Celine Boutier** (current champion)
– **Charley Hull**

– Other contenders for automatic qualification:
– **Leona Maguire**, **Madelene Sagstrom**, **Georgia Hall**.

#### Additional Players:
– Should they not qualify, **Anna Nordqvist** (longtime member), **Albane Valenzuela**, and others might be captain’s picks.

#### US Team Qualification:
Following a similar pattern, the **USA** will finalize their team at the AIG Women’s Open, featuring:
– Automatic qualifiers: **Nelly Korda**, **Lilia Vu**, **Ally Ewing**.
– Notables currently in contention: **Lauren Coughlin**, **Allisen Corpuz**, and more.

**Watch Live**:
To catch all the action, the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open starts **Thursday at 3 PM**, followed by the AIG Women’s Open from **August 22-25** on **Sky Sports**.