36 players will represent four of the world's women's golf circuits and will compete in the second edition of The Queens presented by Kowa.
The golfers arrived Tuesday at the Miyoshi Country Club on the edge of Nagoya in Japan in anticipation of the start of the annual team competition and match play this Friday, Isabelle Boineau is the only French representative in the European team.

Clash of continents in Japan: who will reign at The Queens?

Nuria Iturrios - Photo: DR

The players, new and old, expressed their enthusiasm to participate in the 2016 edition of this unique tournament, contested by four teams of nine players of the Ladies European Tour, the Association of Professional Women Golfers of Japan (JLPGA), the Association Professional Golfers Korea (KLPGA) and the Professional Association of Australia (ALPG).

"I think it's going to be one of the best weeks of my life! " , Said Nuria Iturrios, Ladies European Tour rookie.

Florentyna Parker said: “It was my goal at the start of the year to qualify for the team so I'm really happy I managed to do so. We're all very excited for this week and most of us have never been to Japan before, so it's great to be here and to be able to play an exciting format and be a team. during one week. "

20161129_clashcontinentsjapanquiregnerathequeens_02Linda Wessberg added: “I'm very excited because it’s been a while since I played in a team competition. We have the annual Swedish team matchplay championship where you represent your club but other than that I only played the Solheim Cup 2007. ”

Nanna Koerstz Madsen, who is back for her second appearance, added: “It feels good to be back. I really like this tournament, it's a great set-up and the course is good. I really like playing as a team. I think we have a better team spirit, which can make all the difference. " 

Becky Morgan said: “I think everyone is really ready for this competition. The Japanese and Korean teams look good on paper, but if we're excited and give it our all, I think we have a good chance. " 

Georgia Hall said: “I think we have a great chance to win because we are all good players and we are very close. We are all excited to play as a team this week because golf is so individual. It's nice to be united for the victory ”.

A total of 32 matches will be played over three days: with eight fourballs on day one, eight foursomes on day two and 16 singles matches on day three. Scoring is done through a points system, where each match earns 3 points to the winning team. If a match ends in a tie after 18 holes, 1 point is awarded to each team. At the end of the first 2 days, the two main teams will play the “Championship Final” on Sunday December 4, while the other 2 teams will play the “Third Place final. The roster for Friday's Fourball matches will be announced on Wednesday.