Leona Maguire set for Solheim Cup as Team Europe takes shape

Leona Maguire is among a group of eight players to qualify automatically for the upcoming Solheim Cup in Spain.

The Cavan native secured her place on the team as a result of her current world ranking, while Sweden's Anna Nordqvist will be a playing vice-captain after securing the final automatic qualifying place.

The eight automatic qualifiers were confirmed following the conclusion of the ISPS Handa World Invitational, with Evian Championship winner Celine Boutier finishing top of the points standings ahead of Maja Stark.

Maguire, Charley Hull, Georgia Hall, Linn Grant, Carlota Ciganda and Nordqvist qualified from their positions in the world rankings.

Captain Suzann Pettersen will name her four wild cards on Tuesday ahead of Europe’s bid to claim an unprecedented third straight victory over the United States at Finca Cortesin from 22-24 September.