Stand by for another weekend of extreme golfing drama because the Solheim Cup is golf''s most dependable source of thrilling and feisty matchplay, writes Iain Carter.
American player Alison Lee was comforted by her team-mates, while Suzann Pettersen showed the length of putt she had not conceded during their controversial match in 2015Stand by for another weekend of extreme golfing drama because the Solheim Cup has established itself as the sport's most dependable source of thrilling and feisty matchplay.
Pettersen and opposite number Stacy Lewis share great mutual respect, especially after last year’s thrilling draw at Finca Cortesin in Spain - the first in the contest's 34-year history.To add to the potential spice, this is the first time in nine years since two principle figures in one of the match’s most infamous moments last lined up against each other.
Back then Lee was badly shaken by her rookie error and resulting furore, while Pettersen agreed it was not her finest moment. Nearly a decade on, the US golfer is a more mature and composed figure. However history suggests there is plenty of potential for the blue touch paper to be ignited once again.
The Spaniard, who was an emotional hero on home soil a year ago, benefitted from a contentious drop in Colorado in the 2013 match. This followed an argument that lasted around half an hour over where it should occur. American captain Pat Bradley ordered Sorenstam to play again, nullifying the chip in. Europe called it an “unsporting decision”.
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