Solheim Cup: Charley Hull in Europe’s team to face United States

Hull, who made her debut in 2013, will make her seventh appearance after finishing top of the Ladies European Tour (LET) Solheim Cup points list.The 27-year-old, ranked 10th in the world, has won 13½ points from her 22 matches.

By contrast, Henseleit, who finished second, will be making her debut in the biennial event.

The 25-year-old, who jumped in to an automatic qualifying spot by finishing runner-up at last week’s Scottish Open, said: “It’s been a dream of mine to play in the Solheim Cup since I was a little girl. I can’t wait to play in European colours.”

Captain Pettersen added: “We have so much experience on the team but it’s also great to have Esther making her Solheim Cup debut.”