America gained the Solheim Cup for the primary time in seven years after a intently fought ultimate day singles contest at Robert Trent Jones Golf Membership in Virginia.
The matches remained on a knife edge till Lilia Vu made a superb birdie on the 18th to earn the half-point wanted for the house to succeed in 14½ factors and win the Solheim Cup for the US.
The ultimate rating was 15.5-12.5 in America’s favour as they clinched the cup for the primary time since 2017.
At first of the ultimate day, Workforce USA had a 10-6 benefit over Europe, however regardless of shedding the singles 5.5-6.5, it was ok to safe a long-for victory for staff captain Stacy Lewis’s aspect.
Even the extraordinary combating spirit of Charley Hull couldn’t fairly stir a miracle on the Solheim Cup. A exceptional 6&4 thrashing of the world No.1 Nelly Korda within the opening singles match was a press release of defiance that instigated hope, however a United States staff determined to finish their barren run lastly made good on their formidable expertise regardless of an unexpectedly nerve-riddled finale.
After Megan Khang, Allisen Corpuz and Rose Zhang made it three factors from the primary 5 matches, Stacy Lewis’s aspect have been seemingly cruising, with just one.5 extra factors required to seal victory. However Suzann Pettersen’s aspect had different concepts and a scoreboard that was at one time trying very pink was instantly awash with blue because the Europeans mounted an exciting fightback.
Céline Boutier snatched victory from Lexi Thompson on the final with a surprising birdie, whereas Leona Maguire, who solely performed in two matches all week, beat Ally Ewing 4&3. Madelene Sagstrom secured one other level for Europe when beating Sarah Schmelzel 1up, whereas Sweden’s Maja Stark bravely holed out from 15 ft on the final to tie her match with Lauren Coughlin.
THREE TIED MATCHES
Nevertheless it fell to Lilia Vu, who had till then been disenchanted together with her contribution throughout the week, to finish Europe’s hopes of a report comeback, hitting her method on the final to 2 ft to tie her match in opposition to rookie Albane Valenzuela,
US captain Stacy Lewis mentioned: ““It actually might have gone both manner. It was loopy there on the finish by way of the way it all unfolded. I used to be simply hoping and praying it went our manner. It’s wonderful how this stuff come all the way down to half-point right here and there. Thankfully, this time we have been on the appropriate aspect of it.
“I’m simply so happy with the entire staff. And Lilia’s end there was unbelievable. That’s what you count on from top-of-the-line gamers on this planet.”
European captain Suzann Pettersen commented: “We gave them a run for his or her cash. I don’t assume anybody anticipated us to be right here at 2.30pm and to nonetheless have an opportunity. It’s form of laborious to imagine that we really had an opportunity with giving them such a head begin. However I had enjoyable right now. It’s all the time thrilling on a Sunday.
“There have been prospects on the market, and several other occasions we thought we might get it carried out. It got here all the way down to a few matches. I’m glad for Stacy, however we’ll come again very hungry.
After all it’s painful to lose, however on the finish of the day we’ve had plenty of small victories inside our staff this week. We’ve had plenty of enjoyable, plenty of laughs, and moments that I’ll cherish ceaselessly. It’s been an awesome experience. Solheim Cups – they’re the perfect.”
Sunday Singles outcomes – Europe 6.5 USA 5.5
Charley Hull (EUR) def. Nelly Korda (USA) 6&4
Megan Khang (USA) def. Emily Pedersen (EUR) 6&5
Georgia Corridor (EUR) def. Alison Lee (USA) 4&3
Allisen Corpuz (USA) def. Anna Nordqvist (EUR) 4&3
Rose Zhang (USA) def. Carlota Ciganda (EUR) 6&4
Esther Henseleit (EUR) tied Andrea Lee (USA) TIED
Celine Boutier (EUR) def. Lexi Thompson (USA) 1 up
Maja Stark (EUR) tied Lauren Coughlin (USA) TIED
Lilia Vu (USA) tied Albane Valenzuela (EUR) TIED
Madelene Sagstrom (EUR) def. Sarah Schmelzel (USA) 1 up
Leona Maguire (EUR) def. Ally Ewing (USA) 4&3
Jennifer Kupcho (USA) def. Linn Grant (EUR) 2&1
