Solheim Cup 2021

Rikand

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117848844#Comment_117848844

Well, I suppose an over zealous greenskeeper, looking to clear out the local gopher population could lace the course with dynamite and in that 3 second window that remained, he could have set off the explosions that would have rocked the course and triggered the ball to fall in the hole

Joe_ Public

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117848863#Comment_117848863

That's absolutely it, 100%. You'd swear the way people are talking, sagstrom had broken no rule at all. Whether it might have dropped or not is incidental to that fact. Tough break, but that's the bottom line here.

Mushy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117848836#Comment_117848836

They were on the clock so better to be keeping moving than flailing on the ground. No part of that ball was close to falling when it came to a full stop

Mantis Toboggan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117848895#Comment_117848895

Possibly but you cant just decide to break the rules because you're on the clock, 3 seconds isn't going to make much difference!

Rikand

There was no intent to break the rules though. I dont even think they knew what the rules were. And it was obvious from the reactions of the American pairing at the time on the green that they didnt know either. The Europeans conceded the putt, the americans accepted it and then the referees stepped in.

There was no intent to break the rule, but a rule was broken. It should be shelved at this point

Mantis Toboggan

Anyway should give the Europeans an edge going into today no doubt they feel aggrieved.

Joe_ Public

This is a brilliant start from Maguire. Apart from missing fairway off the first, she's hit some fantastic shots since, particularly that fairway wood form the rough on the 2nd. Hopefully can keep this standard going.

Joe_ Public

And Nelly blades it from the bunker on 4! Not something you expect to see. Gonna be 3 up there in a minute or 2.

Mushy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117849374#Comment_117849374

And 4 up after the par 3 5th, maguire great shot in and finished off by Reid

Joe_ Public

A duff chip from Korda on the 9th, back to Europe 4 up. Nelly having a bit of a mare this morning, but she's being put under huge pressure by the sheer solidity of Leona and Reid.

Joe_ Public

What an approach that was from Maguire on 10. This is a sensational performance, doesn't get much better than this.

Joe_ Public

Be surprised if Maguire not out this afternoon as well for 4balls the form she's in. Get this done quickly and she'll get a decent break.

Mushy

Won't be beyond her to hole this putt now

Mushy

Or not, blew it a bit past.

Reid gets the par to go dorme 6

Joe_ Public

Reid been good on the greens, Maguire done most of the heavy lifting tee to green. Good team.

Joe_ Public

And they get the job done 5&4, no fuss. Awestruck by that performance, must be ice running through her veins.

themink

Outstanding again by Leona. Zero nerves on show. Hard to believe her composure levels given how I often feel over a birdie putt in a nothing practice round 🙈! Both Reid and Hall very complimentary of her in the post round interviews too.

fullstop

Charley Hull probably needs to sit out the afternoon session. Not been very good

Scrabbel

Brilliant by Leona. Complete star coming out of this. But no surprise given what she’s done this season in particular. Apart from Jessica K being $8k ahead of her, Nelly K is the only American ahead of her in this season’s LPGA rankings.

Joe_ Public

With Reid again for 4ball v Kupcho and Salas. Reid was a bit erratic tee to green this morning for my liking but why break up a winning team I guess.

SuprSi

I've been watching this at night ahead of the FedEx final, it's much more entertaining.

abff

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117847844#Comment_117847844

I watched a recording of what happened and I’ve gone from not giving a hoot what happens to really, really wanting the US team to lose. Such bad sportsmanship deserves to be punished.

Rikand

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117850447#Comment_117850447

It wasnt the US team who pulled the Europeans on it though. It was US referees. Nothing to do with the players or team management or anything. A referee made the call.

abff

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117850475#Comment_117850475

I think the referee was exceeding her authority in making the call without the matter being referred to her by the players. If they had any integrity, they would have pointed this out to her.

Mushy

That putt Leona, more than ice in the veins

Joe_ Public

The official who made the call on the video monitor was from the LET.

Maguire has picked up from where she left off in the morning. Salas is playing well though, could be a good match.

SuprSi

Wow Leona, what a shot!

Mushy

Wins the hole with it. Great watching

Joe_ Public

Great to be AS at the turn given some of the putts Salas has been knocking in. Reid not giving much help really. Shot of the tournament so far on 9 I'd say.

Mushy

Another unreal putt but by Kupcho this time. Games are so tight

tayto lover

Leona seems to be tiring. Poor putt there.

Lets hope it’s only a small lapse,

Joe_ Public

I take it back. Well done Mel Reid! Back to one down.

hold my beer

Brilliant putt from Maguire

Joe_ Public

I'd say there has to be some mental fatigue there, be amazed if there wasn't, just purely on adrenalin and instinct now. A half would be great result from here.

ckeego

Top drawer golf over the last 2 days.

The commentary and continuity of the coverage from Sky has been awful.

I know the feed is coming from a US channel but the interviews by Henni and the anchor commentary earlier by Alison Whittaker has been cringeworthy. Basic score keeping even...

hawkwing

Maguire on fire :-)

Joe_ Public

Could win this match yet, what a result that would be.

Mr. Guappa

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117851173#Comment_117851173

Yeah the commentators are all over the place... a few times now they've declared holes won when it's obvious the opponent still has a putt to halve. It's not too hard to keep track. And that interview by Henni with the two American rookies was sooooo bad.

Scrabbel

Really nail-biting this time.

Xander10

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117848549#Comment_117848549

Again, I think the only person who thought that the ball was hanging over the hole with a chance of dropping was the U

Xander10

Wow.maguire

Mushy

That is some putt. Nerves of steel

Joe_ Public

Clutch!

Mantis Toboggan

Phenomenal from maguire

ckeego

Maguire giving a masterclass.

McIlroy could take a lesson or 2 from her before Whistling Straits

Scrabbel

Ah that’s a shame, but great chip by Kupcho. No 100% record for Leona then. Hope they can win the last for the half.

Joe_ Public

Jaysus that was a real gut punch. Been doing that all round in fairness, great American pairing this.

PARlance

Shocking that they didn't show the tee shots on 18

PARlance

Wow

Mushy

Salas will pop hers in now knowing how it's all gone