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sports2 years ago

Emily K. Pedersen's Ace Ignites Europe's Solheim Cup Comeback

Emily K. Pedersen's hole-in-one on the par-3 12th hole rallied the European team in the Solheim Cup after a rough start, cutting the Americans' lead to 5-3. The European team won two and tied two in the four-ball matches, showing resilience and fighting spirit. The United States team had a historic 4-0 start in the opening session, but the Europeans fought back in the afternoon. The Solheim Cup continues with four foursomes and four four-ball matches on Saturday, followed by 12 head-to-head singles matches on Sunday.

via ESPN|
#emily-k-pedersen#european-team#golf
sports2 years ago

"Emily Pedersen's Spectacular Hole-in-One Not Enough to Overcome Team USA's Day One Lead in Solheim Cup"

Emily Pedersen hits a hole-in-one for Team Europe at the Solheim Cup, but Team USA takes a 5-3 lead after the first day. The USA dominates the morning foursomes, winning all four matches, while Europe narrows the gap in the afternoon fourballs. Leona Maguire's chip-in on the 18th secures a point for Team Europe. Pedersen's hole-in-one, only the second in Solheim Cup history, stands out as the highlight of the day. Team Europe looks to bounce back on Saturday in pursuit of a third consecutive victory.

via CNN|
#emily-pedersen#golf#solheim-cup
sports2 years ago

"U.S. Dominates Historic Opening Session at 2023 Solheim Cup"

The U.S. team made history by sweeping the opening session of the Solheim Cup, taking a 4-0 lead over Europe. Captain Stacy Lewis's decision to start Lexi Thompson paid off, as Thompson and her partner Megan Khang won their match, along with Ally Ewing and Cheyenne Knight, Danielle Kang and Andrea Lee, and Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz. This is the first time the U.S. has started 4-0 in the Solheim Cup, and they have never before swept a foursomes session. The teams will continue with four four-ball matches later in the day.

via ESPN|
#golf#lexi-thompson#solheim-cup
sports2 years ago

"Solheim Cup: Europe's Historic Triumph and U.S. Rookies' Advice"

Suzann Pettersen leads the European team in their bid to win the Solheim Cup for the third consecutive time, a feat never achieved before. The European team draws confidence from the success of their players on the LPGA Tour, while questions remain about the strength of the Ladies European Tour. Pettersen, known for her competitive spirit, aims to guide her team to victory against formidable opponent Stacy Lewis. The venue presents challenges, including navigating the course and potential daylight constraints. The opening day pairings have been announced, with the US team looking for a strong start as the underdog.

via The Guardian|
#europe#golf#solheim-cup
sports2 years ago

Solheim Cup: Kang's Missing Golf Clubs Found, Lewis Criticizes Lack of Ryder Cup Connection

Danielle Kang, professional golfer, was reunited with her missing golf clubs just in time for the Solheim Cup after her bag failed to make her connecting flight. Kang had been practicing with a backup set from another manufacturer while waiting for her clubs to arrive. The unexpected delay didn't faze Kang, who remained positive and handled the situation well. Her original clubs and the replacement set both arrived, and Kang expressed her gratitude to the team for their efforts in finding her bag.

via NBC Sports|
#danielle-kang#golf#missing-clubs
sports2 years ago

Danielle Kang's Solheim Cup Nightmare: Lost Clubs Cause Stressful Start

Danielle Kang's preparations for the Solheim Cup were disrupted when her golf clubs failed to make a connecting flight. Kang and her captain, Stacy Lewis, took to social media to appeal for help in locating her missing bag. While Titleist is preparing a secondary set for her, another equipment company has provided her with a temporary set to use for practice. Kang remains optimistic that her missing clubs will arrive in time for the tournament, and she will be making her fourth Solheim Cup appearance.

via NBC Sports|
#danielle-kang#equipment#golf
sports2 years ago

Megan Khang Secures First LPGA Title in Playoff at CPKC Women's Open

Megan Khang wins her first LPGA tournament in a playoff against Jin Young Ko at the CPKC Women's Open, while Andrea Lee secures a spot on the U.S. Solheim Cup team. Khang made a birdie putt on the 18th hole to force the playoff and ultimately won with a par. Lee finished 11th, earning a place on the Solheim Cup team. Lexi Thompson secured the eighth spot based on world rankings, and the final spot will be decided between Rose Zhang, Angel Yin, and Ally Ewing.

via ESPN|
#cpkc-womens-open#golf#lpga