The 2023 Solheim Cup Sunday afternoon fourball pairings will feature European players’ first appearance.
The Europeans carried the momentum into Saturday morning as they halved the session with the Americans.
The U.S. leads the 2023 Solheim Cup by two points.
The Europeans carried the momentum to Saturday morning while an American pairing earned another big win.
2023 Solheim Cup Sunday morning foursomes pairings
The Americans swept the morning session Friday before Europe fought back.
The 2023 Solheim Cup is a two-point race between Europe and the United States.
“I’m immensely proud of the way the entire team fought back in the afternoon,” said European captain Suzann Pettersen.”
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The Americans took an early 4-0 lead after sweeping the morning foursomes session on Friday.
Solheim Cup bags are hung on by players like trophies. Paula Creamer turned her first bag into a bar stool.
“It’s just really special to be able to carry the USA bag,” said Allisen Corpuz.
The first hole of the 2023 Solheim Cup will be a driveable par-4.
“We will have the honor on the first tee all week, so that’s an opportunity for us to put some pressure on (Europe).”
The 2023 Solheim Cup foursomes Friday morning pairings include struggling Lexi Thompson as the first player.
World No. 2 Lilia Vu is on the bench for the opening matches, as is rising star Rose Zhang.
Even U.S. Captain Stacy Lewis said ‘Europe is the favorite’ for this year’s Solheim Cup
“They have won the last two, we’re on their soil, they have a great team that has a ton, a ton of experience in this event.”