Stacy Lewis raises the Solheim Cup into the blue Virginia sky. The light dancing through its gorgeous glass. Lexi Thompson, at the end of the road, and draped in the stars and stripes, hugs the trophy tightly with a huge smile on her face. What a way to end a glorious career. What a way to end another week of sensational Solheim drama. Hats off to Europe for making a proper go of it today; congratulations to Team USA for flatly refusing to buckle in the face of unexpected levels of stress and pressure. The hosts were the better team from the get-go this week, and fully deserved their victory. Congratulations to Team USA, commiserations to Europe, and thanks to everyone for reading this blog. See you in a couple of years for the 2026 Solheim Cup at the Bernardus in the Netherlands? It’s a date!
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European captain Suzann Pettersen speaks to NBC: “We gave them a run for their money … I don’t think anyone expected us to be here at 2.30 and still have a chance … it’s kind of hard to believe we actually had a chance … we gave them such a head start … I had fun today … several times we thought we could get it done … happy for Stacy on her home turf … we’ll come back very hungry … I’ve truly enjoyed it, win or lose … it’s fun to win but a little more painful to lose … we’ve had a lot of fun and good laughs … moments I will cherish forever … Solheims, they’re the best!”
