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"Sagström: We fought all the way to the goal"

The uphill battle ahead of Sunday was too steep, but Europe managed to create drama when the Solheim Cup was decided on American soil. I'm proud that we fought all the way to the finish, says Madelene Sagström, one of four Swedes on the European team.

"Sagström: We fought all the way to the goal"

No Miracle Turnaround – USA Wins Solheim Cup

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.

No Miracle Turnaround – USA Wins Solheim Cup

Can Europe Crack the USA Again?

Europe has the trophy, USA has the favourite position. This week, the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup will be decided.

Can Europe Crack the USA Again?

Selected for the Solheim Cup – makes history

Solheim 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.

Selected for the Solheim Cup – makes history

Tough major rehearsal for Swedish golf stars

This week, the last major tournament of the season for the ladies' golf will be decided, but for the Swedish stars, it was a tough rehearsal ahead of the British Open at the classic St Andrews in Scotland. The two OS players, Maja Stark and Linn Grant, for example, did not make the qualifying limit at the Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, and the experienced duo Madelene Sagström (+3) and Anna Nordqvist (+7) had to settle for a shared 30th and shared 48th place, respectively.

Tough major rehearsal for Swedish golf stars