Logistical points marred the start of the Solheim Cup on Friday, as some followers couldn’t even make it to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Membership in Virginia to see the motion. That left numerous followers to precise disappointment, anger, and unhappiness, all of which have been directed in the direction of the LPGA, who claimed accountability for the issues earlier than the beginning of play early Friday.
However now, roughly 36 hours later, those self same American followers ought to have a smile on their faces. The logistical nightmares have been resolved, and the Individuals maintain a commanding 10-to-6 lead over the Europeans going into Sunday Singles. The crimson, white, and blue have dominated over the primary two days, specifically Nelly Korda and Rose Zhang, who’ve gained three factors apiece. Solheim Cup rookie Lauren Coughlin has additionally gained three factors for Staff USA, as she has but to lose a match.
That stated, this competitors is much from over. The Europeans confronted a 10-to-4 deficit after Alison Lee and Megan Khang closed out their match 4 and three over Anna Nordqvist and Madelene Sagström. However the blue and gold gained the final factors of the day on Saturday. Carlota Ciganda and Emily Pedersen defeated Lexi Thompson and Ally Ewing 2 and 1. Then, Charley Hull and Georgia Corridor bested Lilia Vu and Allisen Corpuz on the 18th gap, thus giving Europe a sliver of momentum.
Curiously, through the 2015 Solheim Cup at Golf Membership St. Leon-Rot in Germany, the Individuals confronted a 10-to-6 deficit because the visiting workforce. However Staff USA stormed again on Sunday, profitable eight matches and tying one other to assert the Solheim Cup and cap a historic rally. The Individuals gained by the narrowest of margins, 14.5-to-13.5, the closest in Solheim Cup historical past.
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Groups have additionally overcome 10-to-6 deficits within the Ryder Cup, which has occurred twice. The Individuals famously rallied again in 1999, because of Justin Leonard’s well-known birdie putt on the seventeenth inexperienced at Brookline. Then, 13 years later, the “Miracle at Medinah” occurred, with the Europeans storming again on Sunday to shock the Individuals exterior of Chicago.
As for the Solheim Cup, solely the Individuals have produced an identical rally. So perhaps it’s the European’s flip to return the favor. It will mark Staff Europe’s fourth straight Solheim Cup victory in the event that they do.
However, listed here are the matches for Sunday Singles, which by no means ceases to disappoint. Protection on the Golf Channel begins at 8:45 a.m. ET. NBC takes over at Midday ET.
Sunday Singles Matches, Tee Occasions (ET):
Match 1: 8:50 a.m. — Charley Hull (Europe) vs. Nelly Korda (USA)
Match 2: 9:00 a.m. — Emily Pedersen (Europe) vs. Megan Khang (USA)
Match 3: 9:10 a.m. — Georgia Corridor (Europe) vs. Alison Lee (USA)
Match 4: 9:20 a.m. — Anna Nordqvist (Europe) vs. Allisen Corpuz (USA)
Match 5: 9:30 a.m. — Carlota Ciganda (Europe) vs. Rose Zhang (USA)
Match 6: 9:40 a.m. — Esther Henseleit (Europe) vs. Andrea Lee (USA)
Match 7: 9:50 a.m. — Celine Boutier (Europe) vs. Lexi Thompson (USA)
Match 8: 10:00 a.m. — Maja Stark (Europe) vs. Lauren Coughlin (USA)
Match 9: 10:10 a.m. — Albane Valenzuela (Europe) vs. Lilia Vu (USA)
Match 10: 10:20 a.m. — Madelene Sagstrom (Europe) vs. Sarah Schmelzel (USA)
Match 11: 10:30 a.m. — Leona Maguire (Europe) vs. Ally Ewing (USA)
Match 12: 10:40 a.m. — Linn Grant (Europe) vs. Jennifer Kupcho (USA)
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