Solheim Cup 2023

Mantis Toboggan · 21-09-2023 8:50pm #1

Looking forward to this, Europe going for 3 in a row. Fancy them to just about sneak it. Foursomes in the morning.

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Rikand · 21-09-2023 9:16pm

Really looking forward to this myself. Hoping I'll get to see as much as possible. US favourites from a world ranking perspective, but hopefully a few of the european star performers and home advantage can swing it for Europe once again.

US Team(world ranking) ::

Lilia Vu(2), Nelly Korda(3), Allisen Corpuz(9), Megan Khang(14), Lexi Thompson(26), Jennifer Kupcho(29), Ally Ewing(31), Rose Zhang(32), Angel Yin(33), Danielle Kang(34), Andrea Lee(38), Cheyenne Knight(49)

Europe Team(world ranking) ::

Celine Boutier(5), Charley Hull(8), Linn Grant(15), Georgia Hall(17), Leona Maguire(18), Carlota Ciganda(28), Maja Stark(40), Anna Nordqvist (42), Madelene Sagstrom (46), Gemma Dryburgh(55), Caroline Hedwall (121), Emily Kristine Pedersen (122)

Rikand · 21-09-2023 9:20pm

Europe playing 7 of their 8 lowest ranked players in the foursomes tomorrow.

US not playing their world number 2 in the foursomes

Buttros · 21-09-2023 9:24pm

Some good matches in the morning. Interesting Lexi Thompson is out first. Playing way below her normal standards this year. Definitely better form players sitting it out.

I think (hope) Europe have the edge. Some players like boutier and hull going very well this summer and home advantage might push it just enough.

chasingbirdies · 21-09-2023 9:47pm

Looking forward to this , on paper this competition should be a lot more evenly matched than the Ryder cup , US team have a slight advantage in world rankings, probably nullified by home advantage for Europe so should be a right battle I think.

Hoping Europe will get it done as they have shown to be the stronger "team" over last few years, Americans seem to be struggle with the individual vs team aspect still in Solheim cup - something they seem to have unfortunately rectified in the Ryder cup

Deeper Blue · 21-09-2023 11:28pm

Looking forward to this. I've heard the first hole is a driveable par 4 with water at the front so that could be interesting. Surprised no Rose Zhang out for the US in the morning. Also considering Lexi has been poor and barely played recently I'm amazed she's being put out in foursomes.

Xander10 · 22-09-2023 6:35am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121141237#Comment_121141237

Re Lexi. The likes of Poulter & Garcia often were in no form heading to the Ryder Cup. I think she will be well up for this

Mantis Toboggan · 22-09-2023 7:09am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121141489#Comment_121141489

Agreed, she's 3 up already.

spacecoyote · 22-09-2023 7:40am

Some of the early golf is very poor, especially around the greens.

Maybe it's down to foursomes, but lot of fluffed chips and putts raced by when teams in strong positions

Rikand · 22-09-2023 10:38am

Getting trounced so far

Mantis Toboggan · 22-09-2023 10:39am

Wow Europe getting some roasting this morning!

Buttros · 22-09-2023 10:54am

Jesus that was rough. Was expecting them to salvage something out of it even half way through the morning but 4-0.... need to win the afternoon really. Even a 2-2 would be rough going into tomorrow

Russman · 22-09-2023 1:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121142386#Comment_121142386

Yep, I really thought Europe would win the contest (I guess they still might) fairly handily, but wow. Never seen so much nervy play from Europe.

frink · 22-09-2023 3:21pm

Something very unenjoyable about the course

spacecoyote · 22-09-2023 3:37pm

Yeah, lovely course. Hyper aggressive putting going on.

I know they're generally more aggressive in team matchplay, but they're hitting some of them so firm they don't have a chance of going in

paulos53 · 22-09-2023 6:00pm

https://twitter.com/LETgolf/status/1705274938171474216

An unexpected win, when it looked like USA were in prime position to win on the 18th

Mantis Toboggan · 22-09-2023 6:15pm

Great bounce back by the Europeans, Leona's chip in was massive.

tayto lover · 22-09-2023 6:44pm

Leona's chip in could turn the tide for Europe. They are right back in it now at just 5 - 3 down and momentum in their favour now.

abff · 22-09-2023 6:53pm

In these extremely intense team competitions, momentum is a huge factor. Let’s hope Europe can kick on from this afternoon’s comeback.

joebloggs32 · 22-09-2023 7:02pm

The last 30 minutes of action may prove crucial on Sunday.

At best it looked like a half in Leona's game. Its amazing what can happen in matcplay. Lexi getting a shank was even more unexpected than Maguire's chip in.

Scrabbel · 23-09-2023 9:07am

Leona's game looks a little off this morning so far (10th). Hopefully she can drag it back to her best for the crucial holes. I'd imagine she'll be rested this afternoon.

Mantis Toboggan · 23-09-2023 11:12am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121146040#Comment_121146040

Yeah poor, surprised she hasn't been dropped for the afternoon.

Scrabbel · 23-09-2023 11:13am

Still not firing on all cylinders but out with Charley Hull this pm. That might fire her up, as well as the rhythm of playing your own ball.

Rikand · 23-09-2023 11:18am

She was pushing nearly every shot. Big pushes or slices. Very surprised she's back out in the afternoon

Mantis Toboggan · 23-09-2023 11:24am

Anyone else finding the coverage very poor? Sound off, shots being missed, commentators struggling with what's happening.

Rikand · 23-09-2023 11:26am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121146385#Comment_121146385

Yep, there's only 4 matches on the course. It's a travesty that so many shots are missed and the commentary team seems to have no idea what's going on. I have more of an idea than they do

tayto lover · 23-09-2023 11:57am

No shot-tracer either. Scores not being put up very often. Very poor.

Mushy · 23-09-2023 2:20pm

This is shaping up to be vry close heading into Sunfay, especially if Europe can win the session. Maguire 4up at the moment so hopefully finish early as say she's knackered.

Parents at it, not doing full days as its far too hilly. Buggies bringing players between green and tee so say 5 rounds be tiring

coillcam · 23-09-2023 3:18pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121146971#Comment_121146971

Maguire absolutely killing it today. She had three birdies in the first four holes. Just drained another on 12 for her 5th of the day.

She'll surely close this out with Hull. Another birdie putt to come on 13. The other matches are much closer and lots to play for. 2up and both 1up in the last two groups.

Mushy · 23-09-2023 3:24pm

Got the birdie on 13 anyway but big putt for the half.

Scrabbel · 23-09-2023 3:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121147137#Comment_121147137

She's absolutely killing it this afternoon alright, another unbelievable shot into the 14th. But was far from killing it this morning, looked to be just off the pace all morning. It's an incredible change of form she's made since lunchtime. Just shows what an amazing competitor she is.

tayto lover · 24-09-2023 12:08pm

Norquist has been very poor throughout this weekend.

tayto lover · 24-09-2023 12:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121150318#Comment_121150318

She's doing better today.

Squeaksoutloud · 24-09-2023 12:35pm

Some eagle from Maguire. Immense today.

Shaping up to be an interesting afternoon.

boardise · 24-09-2023 12:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121141649#Comment_121141649

I heard comments to the effect that some European players were unused to the Bermuda grass -so that might have been a factor early on ...as well as understandable nerves on both sides. Level of play picked up on day 2 and I thought the overall standard was extremely good -monster putts and clutch putts were being rammed in all over the place. Looks like being a close one at this point.

Mushy · 24-09-2023 3:02pm

This is great viewing.

Rikand · 24-09-2023 3:15pm

Brilliant from Europe. Absolutely clutch from hedwall, stark and ciganda to close it out

Deeper Blue · 24-09-2023 3:21pm

Insane shots on 16 and 17 from Ciganda, you'd wonder how she wasn't picked for the opening foursomes

big_drive · 24-09-2023 3:40pm

I don't agree with the rule in this or the Ryder Cup that a tie retains the cup.

Surely each one should be independent, and decided by a play off or something

MisterAnarchy · 24-09-2023 4:24pm

You cant beat matchplay golf for excitement, that was a nailbiting finish, very enjoyable.

tayto lover · 24-09-2023 4:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121151173#Comment_121151173

Should be no halved matches on the final day imo. Play to a finish.

AyeGer · 24-09-2023 4:48pm

Brilliant shot into 17 by Cicanda

abff · 24-09-2023 9:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121151460#Comment_121151460

That would not necessarily resolve the overall tie situation, provided there is an even number of points between the two sides going into the singles.

Anyway, if I remember correctly, there was a tie in the President’s Cup a number of years ago and they had a tie to resolve who won. I think Greg Norman was involved, but I resisted the temptation to google it! 😎

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