THURGOONA’S Lindsey Wright will be part of Australia’s four women team in the inaugural LPGA International Crown this week.
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After two decades of watching US and European women golfers play for the Solheim Cup, Australia and their top worldwide rivals finally have their chance at a team title.
The event will begin on Thursday at Baltimore’s Caves Valley Golf Club, with eight teams of four women seeking global bragging rights and the richest share of $A1.73 million in prizemoney.
Former world No.1 and seven-time major winner Karrie Webb leads the Australian squad, comprising top-ranked amateur Minjee Lee, Katherine Kirk and Wright.
They’ve been grouped with South Korea, which features former world number ones Choi Na-Yeon and Park In-Bee, Japan and Sweden.
Taiwan leads the other group, headed by five-time major champion Tseng Ya-Ni, alongside Spain, Thailand and the overall top-seed United States.
Wright comes into the tournament of her best effort of the year — a T7 in Ohio on the LPGA tour last weekend.
“She’s such a talented young player. She’s fearless.
“Karrie’s Karrie — she’s a legend in her own right. And Kat and I are both playing well.
“To be honest, I was concerned about myself because it’s been a struggle to put scores on the board, but I’ve been hitting the ball well and putting well.
“So now I’m starting to putt well and I love team competition, so I’m excited.”