Team Europe picks three rookies to join Solheim title defence

Captain Catriona Matthew selected a trio of Solheim Cup rookies for Team Europe's title defence as the biennial tournament kicks off next week at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.

Europe take on favourites United States with newcomers Nanna Madsen of Denmark, who finished fifth on Sunday at the women's British Open, Ireland's Leona Maguire and Finland's Matilda Castren among the six captain's selections.

Maguire and Castren are the first players from their respective nations to compete for Europe in the tournament.

"I don't think it has really sunk in yet, but it brings tears of joy into my eyes just thinking about it," Castren said, who had her first LPGA tour win at the Mediheal…