Golf-Pettersen hails Europe’s Solheim ‘legends’ after retaining Cup

Golf-Pettersen hails Europe’s Solheim ‘legends’ after retaining Cup

(Reuters) - Team Europe captain Suzann Pettersen said her players had become "legends" after they retained the Solheim Cup with a remarkable 14-14 draw against Team USA on Sunday. Carlota Ciganda's stunning win over Nelly Korda on the 17th hole gave Europe the point they needed to secure the Cup for a third consecutive tournament. Europe won the Solheim Cup in Ohio in 2021 and as defending champions needed 14 points to win, while the U.S. n…

Suzann Pettersen hails ‘legends’ after Europe retain Solheim Cup against USA

Carlota Ciganda wins final singles match to secure 14-14 tie‘Does it get any better than this? This is a dream come true’Suzann Pettersen hailed the “legends” of her European Solheim Cup team after the trophy was retained on a hugely dramatic day in Andalucía. Carlota Ciganda, a Spaniard, holed the putt which ensured a 14-14 tie with the US and the lifting of the cup by Europe for a record-breaking third time in a row.“Does it get any better tha…

Pettersen hails Europe's Solheim 'legends'

Suzann Pettersen called her players "legends" as Europe lifted the Solheim Cup for a third consecutive occasion at Finca Cortesin.