Francesca Fiorellini
Fiorellini Named to Team Europe Patsy Hankins Trophy Roster
October 26, 2024 | Women's Golf
Freshman Francesca Fiorellini on the UCLA women's golf team was one of 12 amateurs selected to the Team Europe roster the biennial Patsy Hankins Trophy event, which will be played Jan. 8-10, 2025 at Al Hamra Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Fiorellini, from Rome, Italy, will compete against Team Asia-Pacific in hopes of a second consecutive Patsy Hankins Trophy victory after winning the most recent edition of the tournament in 2023.
The Italian amateur is currently ranked 27th on the globe in the latest World Amateur Golf Rankings. Fiorellini has played in three of four tournaments for the Bruins this fall, recording a 73.0 stroke average over nine rounds. Fiorellini tied for 13th (+5) for a top-20 finish in her collegiate debut at the Windy City Collegiate Classic on Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Other major international team victories for Fiorellini include the 2023 Junior Ryder Cup and Junior Solheim Cup. At the 2023 Junior Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, she came back from 2 DN with two holes to play, holing a putt from 25 feet to tie the final singles match in front of a raucous home crowd. Fiorellini helped Europe to its first victory over the United States in seven years.
At the 2023 Junior Solheim Cup at La Zagaleta Golf Club in Benahavís, Spain, Fiorellini won all three matches, including a 5&3 victory in her final singles match.
About the Patsy Hankins Trophy
The Patsy Hankins Trophy is a biennial match for elite amateur female golfers played between 12-player teams from Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The European Golf Association (EGA) selects the European team, while the Asia-Pacific side is fielded by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC). On each 12-player team, a maximum of two players can represent a given country.
The contest and trophy are named in memory of Patsy Hankins, a former golf administrator from New Zealand. Her legacy as a trailblazer in golf administration grew due to her long list of achievements and kind and gentle approach. From fostering the development of the women's game to playing a key role in the joining of men's and women's golf, Patsy was incredibly influential and will leave a long-lasting legacy in the game not only in New Zealand but around the world.
The match takes place over three days. Five foursomes matches in the morning and five fourball matches in the afternoon are played on both of the first two days. On the final day, all 12 players complete singles matches.
With 32 total points on offer (1 for a win, 0.5 for a half and 0 for a loss), 16.5 points are needed to secure victory. The format mirrors the Solheim Cup, with one additional match in each of the four sessions over the first two days.
The 2025 match will be the 4th edition between the two sides since its inauguration in 2016, with Asia-Pacific having two victories, and Europe currently holding the trophy.
The contest is played in parallel with the equivalent match for men, the Bonallack Trophy.
Fiorellini, from Rome, Italy, will compete against Team Asia-Pacific in hopes of a second consecutive Patsy Hankins Trophy victory after winning the most recent edition of the tournament in 2023.
The Italian amateur is currently ranked 27th on the globe in the latest World Amateur Golf Rankings. Fiorellini has played in three of four tournaments for the Bruins this fall, recording a 73.0 stroke average over nine rounds. Fiorellini tied for 13th (+5) for a top-20 finish in her collegiate debut at the Windy City Collegiate Classic on Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Other major international team victories for Fiorellini include the 2023 Junior Ryder Cup and Junior Solheim Cup. At the 2023 Junior Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, she came back from 2 DN with two holes to play, holing a putt from 25 feet to tie the final singles match in front of a raucous home crowd. Fiorellini helped Europe to its first victory over the United States in seven years.
At the 2023 Junior Solheim Cup at La Zagaleta Golf Club in Benahavís, Spain, Fiorellini won all three matches, including a 5&3 victory in her final singles match.
About the Patsy Hankins Trophy
The Patsy Hankins Trophy is a biennial match for elite amateur female golfers played between 12-player teams from Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The European Golf Association (EGA) selects the European team, while the Asia-Pacific side is fielded by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC). On each 12-player team, a maximum of two players can represent a given country.
The contest and trophy are named in memory of Patsy Hankins, a former golf administrator from New Zealand. Her legacy as a trailblazer in golf administration grew due to her long list of achievements and kind and gentle approach. From fostering the development of the women's game to playing a key role in the joining of men's and women's golf, Patsy was incredibly influential and will leave a long-lasting legacy in the game not only in New Zealand but around the world.
The match takes place over three days. Five foursomes matches in the morning and five fourball matches in the afternoon are played on both of the first two days. On the final day, all 12 players complete singles matches.
With 32 total points on offer (1 for a win, 0.5 for a half and 0 for a loss), 16.5 points are needed to secure victory. The format mirrors the Solheim Cup, with one additional match in each of the four sessions over the first two days.
The 2025 match will be the 4th edition between the two sides since its inauguration in 2016, with Asia-Pacific having two victories, and Europe currently holding the trophy.
The contest is played in parallel with the equivalent match for men, the Bonallack Trophy.
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