Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort in Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland, has been announced as the venue for the sixth PING Junior Solheim Cup, due to take place from 20-21 September 2011.

The talented 15-year-old Maguire twins, Lisa and Leona, who represented Europe at the 2009 matches against the United States at Aurora Golf Club, Illinois, are likely to make the team in just over a year’s time at the world’s premier team match play event for girls.

Leona was one of six players to qualify automatically for the 2009 event, while her sister Lisa received a wild card selection from the team captain.

The event features the best 12 female golfers aged between 12 and 18, from each of Europe and the United States. The juniors play match play in a similar format to The Solheim Cup, immediately ahead of the main event.

Leona said: “I had a great time playing at the 2009 event and to make the 2011 team and win the trophy for Europe in my home country would be unbelievable. Having played Knightsbrook before, I know it will be a fantastic championship course.”

Lisa added: “Playing at the 2009 PING Junior Solheim Cup in America and watching The Solheim Cup made me realise what I need to aim for in the future. It was wonderful experience.”

The PING Junior Solheim Cup always takes place immediately ahead of The Solheim Cup, due to be played at Killeen Castle from 23-25 September, next year.

The first PING Junior Solheim Cup took place in 2002. The United States leads the competition by three matches to two, so the Europeans will be looking to level the series in Ireland...more >>