Europe dominates for first cup win in US
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Europe completed a record-breaking Solheim Cup victory on Sunday when they blew away the United States in an 18-10 triumph to retain the trophy they won two years ago in Ireland.
The victory was Europe’s first in the United States and also set a new mark for biggest margin of victory, besting Europe’s 17.5-10.5 rout of the Americans in 2003.
Needing only 3.5 points to retain the Cup for the first time, the Europeans instead made a statement by seizing 7.5 points during Sunday’s closing singles at Colorado Golf Club.
Swede Caroline Hedwall became the first player to win five matches in Solheim Cup history and appropriately clinched the victory when she hit an approach shot within a few feet to defeat Michelle Wie 1-up.
“I am so proud of my team,” said Europe captain Liselotte Neumann. “They just played tremendous golf.
The record margin of victory was sealed in the day’s final match when Frenchwoman Karine Icher fought back from a late deficit to earn a half-point against Cristie Kerr.
It was another bitter moment for Kerr after she and Icher were involved in a heated 30-minute dispute on Saturday over a ball drop in the fourballs.
The European team, which featured six rookies, maintained the momentum they established when they grabbed a 10.5-5.5 advantage on Saturday.
Briton Charley Hull, at 17 the youngest player in the event’s history, showed poise and few nerves during a strong performance, easily dispatching Paula Creamer 5 and 4.
“I didn’t feel nervous,” Hull said. “I am not going to die if I hit a bad shot. So I just hit it, find it, and hit it again.”
No team had ever rallied from more than two points behind to win the trophy. US captain Meg Mallon said putting was the difference.
“It wasn’t for lack of preparation because we played this golf course quite a bit,” Mallon said. “It was just a matter of who dropped the putts on those holes. And unfortunately, it was the Europeans.”
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