Final Day Single Match: 5 Wins, 2 Draws, 5 Losses in 12 Games, 15-13 Victory; Clash with Casares, Spain in 2023
Katrina Matthew, captain of the European team, is cheering while holding the trophy right after winning the Solheim Cup. Toledo (USA) = Getty Images / Multivitz Photo by Multivitz
[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Europe achieves back-to-back victories.
On the 7th (Korean time), at Inverness Golf Club (par 72, 6,903 yards) in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Europe added 6 points in the final day singles matches of the Solheim Cup against the United States, winning 15-13. This marks consecutive wins since their home victory in Scotland in 2019. The momentum for the victory was established by taking an early lead of 5.5-2.5 in the first day’s foursomes (two players alternating shots with one ball) and fourballs (two players each playing their own ball, with the better score counting).
This tournament is a biennial women’s golf competition between the United States and Europe, held since 1990. Twelve players participate, playing eight foursomes and eight fourballs over two days, followed by twelve singles matches on the final day. Europe started the singles matches with a 2-point lead and recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses. Madeleine Saxstr?m (Sweden) in match 2, Leona Maguire (Ireland) in match 3, and C?line Boutier (France) in match 5 delivered victories, putting pressure on the United States.
In match 7, Matilda Castren (Finland) defeated Lizette Salas by one hole, securing the winning point at 14 points. Maguire shone brightly with 4 wins and 1 draw, announcing the birth of a star. She cheered, "My goal was to earn points. I did my best." The United States saw wins from sisters Jessica and Nelly Korda, No Ye-rim, Megan Kang, and Brittany Altomare, but it was not enough by 2%. Historically, the United States leads with 10 wins to 7 losses. The 2023 event will be held in Casares, Spain.
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