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Hannah Green Advocates for Women's Inclusion in Presidents Cup

Posted : 03 October 2024

Australian major champion Hannah Green has expressed the need for women's participation in the Presidents Cup to enhance its competitiveness. Following the United States' recent victory, marking their tenth consecutive win, Green highlighted discussions in locker rooms about the potential for including women in future events, suggesting that the concept should be taken seriously by golf's governing bodies.

 

With the International team, composed of non-European players, last winning in 1998 at Royal Melbourne, Green believes that incorporating women could significantly change the dynamic of the competition.

 

 As a two-time LPGA Tour winner this season and currently ranked No. 7 in the world, she envisions a mixed event or a women-only version that could rival the excitement of existing tournaments like the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup.

 

This year's International team featured only one player in the top 10, Japan's Hideki Matsuyama, compared to the Americans, who had four of the world's top six players.

 

In contrast, the women's game showcases a different scenario, with players from Asia, Australia, and New Zealand dominating the top rankings, filling eight of the top ten spots. This disparity underscores Green's point about the potential benefits of including women in the Presidents Cup.

 

While conversations among players about the possibility of a mixed event are ongoing, Green noted uncertainty about whether such changes are being considered at the administrative level. She suggested that even a women-only competition, such as one featuring Asia-Pacific against Europe, would be highly competitive and beneficial for the sport.

 

 Currently, the Grant Thornton Invitational stands as golf's only mixed teams event, while the biennial Solheim Cup serves as the women’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, highlighting the existing structures and potential for growth in women’s golf.

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