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
Petra Kvitova Leads Czech Republic To 2015 Fed Cup Final, To Face Russia
After being inactive since February citing physical exhaustion, Petra Kvitova made a triumphant return to the tennis court by leading the Czech Republic past France in the 2015 Fed Cup World Group Semifinals. After Lucie Safarova gave the Czech squad a 1-0 lead by winning the opening rubber, Petra followed with wins over Kristina Mladenovic … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Simona Halep and Venus Williams Take Titles On WTA’s 2015 Opening Week; Team Poland Wins Hopman Cup
What a way to begin the 2015 WTA season! So much to talk about, so let’s get to it. In the biggest event, the Premier-level 2015 Brisbane International, it was a dream final between top seed Maria Sharapova and 2nd seed Ana Ivanovic. These two fan favorites and former world #1s did not disappoint with … Continue reading
Top Seeded Americans Eliminated On Day Three Of 2014 International Crown; Thailand, Spain, Japan, Sweden and South Korea Advance To Final Day
Team USA came into the 2014 International Crown as the top seed among the eight teams. They left with an increasingly familiar storyline of defeat in team competition. The Americans have lost the past two Solheim Cups, including last year’s lopsided 18-10 drubbing. However, that loss has been cited by players as the springboard to … Continue reading
Taiwan On Top After Day One Of 2014 International Crown; USA Struggles Out The Gate
2014 has been a year of United States resurgence on the LPGA Tour with 11 of 18 tournaments so far won by Americans, including all 3 Majors to date. Meanwhile, former world #1 Yani Tseng of Taiwan is still struggling to recapture her past mastery. Well, you wouldn’t have known those two things were the … 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
Team USA Wins 2013 Ping Junior Solheim Cup
With the America’s best professional female golfers ready to take on Europe’s best at the 2013 Solheim Cup, let me take a minute to congratulate Team USA’s Ping Junior Solheim Cup team on their victory over Europe’s juniors. Playing at Inverness Hotel and Golf Club in Englewood, Colorado, Team USA won the 3-day event 14.5 … 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
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