Europe started with a demonstration of power, but there was never any miracle in Gainesville. Sunday was dramatic, but the USA was able to win the women's golf classic team competition Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017.
SportsMaja Stark started brilliantly. Anna Nordqvist and Madelene Sagström also shone. Nevertheless, it is the USA that has a firm grip on the Solheim Cup trophy after the first day's play. There is a lot of golf left, says Nordqvist despite the 2-6 deficit.
SportsEurope has the trophy, USA has the favourite position. This week, the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup will be decided.
SportsSolheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen has made her selections for the prestigious meeting with the USA in September and there will be four Swedes on the European team. One of the Norwegian captain's choices is as expected Anna Nordqvist, who with her ninth participation in the team competition writes Swedish golf history.
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