Every player goes out on Sunday, playing 18-hole singles matches. Of the 12 matches being played at Finca Cortesin on Sunday morning in Spain, these four stand out.
The American and European teams really do have all to play for to settle a struggle that has morphed from a US rout into a closely fought battle that could go either way.
The matchplay format dictates that you should always expect the unexpected, but when it comes to what happened on the 18th hole with Lexi Thompson in the afternoon four-ball session, it would be tough to fathom what happened greenside for the American side.
The PGA of America, which jointly runs the Ryder Cup with the DP World Tour, defended itself overnight in response to comments made by U.S. Solheim Cup captain Stacy Lewis.
Weather is more than likely to play a role in the type of golf asked for this week. In particular, the wind can gust erratically due to course’s proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and the nearby Gibraltar Strait.
Catriona Matthew, skipper for the victorious European teams in 2019 and 2021, explains what practices are really like, how to manage expectations and making tough decisions.
All eight players in line for automatic spots heading into the week held their places, while six of the eight qualifiers have previous experience in the Solheim Cup.
Australian Golf Digest
