This is why I never gave up on Team USA. Even after they were in holes after days 1 and 2 of Solheim Cup 2015, I felt if they could keep it close, maybe 2 points behind…at the most 3…they would have the advantage in singles. Sure, Europe handed the Americans their hats in singles … Continue reading
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Team USA Trails As Darkness Suspends Play On Day 2 Of Solheim Cup, But In Position For Comeback
A lot of things might be going wrong for Team USA at Solheim Cup 2015. They trailed 3 points to 5 after day 1 matches were complete. They had a less than stellar 1-3 showing in morning matches on day 2. They trail 5 points to 8 as darkness suspended play on day 2. However, … Continue reading
Team USA Trails 2 to 4 As First Day Match Play Suspended At 2015 Solheim Cup
When play is suspended due to darkness with Team USA trailing Team Europe 2 points to 4 points…not to mention after Europe’s Carlota Ciganda hit the shot of the day with an eagle from 135 yards out to even the match between her and partner Melissa Reid against Team USA’s Lexi Thompson and Cristie Kerr…it … Continue reading
Steffi Graf, Paula Creamer, Sandra Gal, Juli Inkster and Carin Koch Among Celebrities Raising Money For Charities At Solheim Cup 2015 Event
Stars from the world of golf joined other sports luminaries to raise over 450,000 Euros for various charities one year prior to the 2015 Solheim Cup. 22-time singles (and 1 doubles) tennis Major winner Steffi Graf joined golf stars Paula Creamer, Sandra Gal, Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Caroline Masson, Caroline Larsson, Caroline Hedwall and reigning US … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2013 Top 30 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #12 Caroline Wozniacki and Angela Stanford
Instead of a year in review focusing on overall achievements, I thought this time I’d do a countdown of the top 30 money list leaders from the WTA and LPGA. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for this top 30. Number 12 on the money list from each tour are Caroline Wozniacki … Continue reading
Team USA On The Ropes At Solheim 2013 As Team Europe Takes A Commanding 10.5-5.5 Lead After Day 2
It was an Old World beatdown on day 2 at Solheim Cup 2013. After a positive morning foursome showing that saw them earned 2.5 points and close the deficit to 1 point (6.5 to 5.5), Team USA was swept in afternoon fourball 4 to 0 to fall behind Team Europe 10.5 to 5.5. In order … Continue reading
Team Europe Jumps To Early 5-3 Lead After Day One Of Solheim Cup 2013
On a day marred by a controversial (and incorrect) ruling, Team Europe took a 5-3 lead after the first day of Solheim Cup 2013. The Euros have never won the Cup on American soil but came out strong in the morning foursomes, jumping out to a quick 3-1 lead. America’s lone point in the morning … Continue reading
Meg Mallon Talks Solheim Cup At 2013 Wegmans LPGA Championship
United States Solheim Cup Captain sat down at the 2013 Wegmans LPGA Championship to talk about the American Solheim Cup team, who she feels are locks and the pressure of Solheim Cup, among other issues. Interesting how she said in passing how not being ready for the pressure of Solheim Cup can ruin a career. … Continue reading
Annika Sorenstam On Turning Down Solheim Cup Captaincy…For Now…
I think it’s a matter of time before Annika assumes the mantle of European Solheim Cup Captain. At the moment, the timing just isn’t right. Here she speaks to the good folks at Golfing World:
Team Europe Wins 2011 Solheim Cup, Upsetting Team USA 15-13
A few days ago golf legend Annika Sorenstam said that it was important for Team Europe to win Solheim Cup 2011 to make the competition relevant. Wins in the last three events (2005, 2007 and 2009) by Team USA coupled with 8 American wins in 11 Solheim Cups was threatening to make the premier team … Continue reading
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