This victory is the consecutive moment for the Europeans and the fourth of the last six Solheim Cups. On one occasion that once ruled through the Americans, the Europe team has taken over the occasion for the past decade.
“It’s not sunk yet,” European Captain Catriona Matthew said. “Closing the 18th was a dream come true. “
The habit of Americans and Europeans in the run-up to the last day of the Solheim Cup is an upside-down test.
The 12 members of Team USA, surrounded by friends, a circle of family and a crowd of loving fans, were at ease and at ease as they prepared for their singles matches.
Lexi Thompson thrilled the crowd when she took the exit, and Lizette Salas greeted her circle of relatives with the educational jersey and signed autographs for fans. Jessica Korda and Megan Khang hit the “Dougie” as music pumped into the starting area, while Nelly Korda chatted with her entourage on the green.
The dozen Europeans, on the other hand, were all business.
Anna Nordqvist stared at the street as she introduced herself to the masses in the first game. Sophia Popov locked herself with her headphones in position as she rolled the balls from one end to the other on the green. Charley Hull kept a steely look as she relaxed, avoiding only to cajole her golden hair into a long braid.
This advertising attitude has been perpetuated on the golf course. Nordqvist, who faced American stalnder Lexi Thompson in the opening match, never allowed his opponent to gain momentum. 18th place by one point each, a likely European victory.
But it wasn’t guaranteed yet. Again and again, the masses on the ground begged for a spark; all to rejuvenate the power that the Europeans have taken from him. But the Americans were looking to gain momentum, replied an Irishman, a Swede or a Finn.
Leona Maguire proved to be an ace of adjustment in her Solheim Cup debut. Appearing in all five sessions, the 26-year-old had a 4-0-1 record, marked by a 5-year loss.
“I gave him my absolute all this week,” Maguire said. I couldn’t have given him anything else. I couldn’t have asked for a bigger week. “
While Maguire joined the European delegation on the sidelines, the “USA!”the songs replaced the tenor. The screams began to feel necessary than the expression of the uncontrollable pride they had represented throughout the week, and they died out more quickly.
Madelene Sagstrom scored some other critical point for her team at the beginning of the session. In her attack opposite Ally Ewing, the Swede hit back in an early deficit to take back nine. She won 3 consecutive holes 14-16 to close game 3
“I played very smart golf today,” he said. Ally did too, so we had a very smart game, but I’m pleased to be on the winning side. “
Despite this initial impulse snatched from the girls in blue, there was, for a fleeting moment, a small opening that may have allowed the United States to reconquer the cup. World No. 1 Nelly Korda beat Georgia Hall, and her sea of red on set.
The murmurs began in the gallery, appearing scenarios that would allow the Cup to stay on its ground.
If Ernst can change his attack and Khang holds on and Salas can scratch half, it’s 14. 5, it’s not over!We can still win this.
A star-studded women’s organization, the green of the 18th, began to sing.
I will win! I will win!
Soon, others joined us and the cheers grew. The Yankees had life. The board grew throughout the minute and the momentum began to favor the home team.
But just as one rookie set the tone early for the Euro, it was another rookie who closed that window of opportunity. This time, Matilda Castren the heroine.
The rookie was up against the disjointed Lizette Salas, and her counterpart overshadowed her in experience, Castren never flinched, never led by more than a margin, but also did not crawl, Salas kicked and scratched to enlarge the game until the 18th hole However, when Castren’s 10 feet per pair were reduced to win the game, he also hoped that the Cup would bring the holidays back to Europe.
“It’s hard to put it into words right now. I think I’m still shaking,” Castren said. “I was hunting on the board and I knew it would be a vital putt and I looked to do it, and me and Mikey read it and read it perfectly and it came here. I am very satisfied at this time. “
Technically there is still golf to play. The final adjustment dropped to number 18, where Danielle Kang suffered to close the hole, but Emily Kristine Pedersen made a birdie on the 18th. When the putt fell to put the finishing touches on the 15-13 victory, the only sound in Inverness came from the European Championship, which will host the Cup for another two years.
Olé Olé Olé Olé! Smell! Oleeee!
Four years ago there was jubilation in Iowa over the Cup Final; this time, under a rain of bubbles, the Americans lowered their heads and enthusiasts invaded the exits; there were forty left, dressed in blue, yellow and champagne, making a song. at night.
Zephyr Melton is associate editor of GOLF. com, where he spends his days blogging, generating, and editing. Before joining the GOLF. com team, he attended the University of Texas, then stopped with Team USA, the Green Bay Packers and the PGA Tour. She assists in all instructional topics and covers amateur and women’s golf.
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