Europe’s first acceleration in the Solheim Cup (8-4)

The next few hours will tell how far the coup de will go Esther Henseleit Whether or not this will be a turning point for the European team in Solheim Cup of Gainesville 2024.

With 8-3 on the scoreboard in favor of USAthe German and Charlie Hull they also risk losing their foursomes match Ally Ewing and Jennifer Kupchowhich will give the locals a huge advantage ahead of the afternoon fourballs. The final 12 individuals will pass judgment on Sunday.

However, from a possible 9-3 it went to a less painful 8-4 thanks to Henseleit’s inspiration on the second shot of the 18th hole, where the Europeans and Americans stood with the match tied. Esther left the ball, secured the birdie and earned a crucial point to continue thinking about a comeback after Friday’s disastrous opening (6-2).

The first acceleration in Europe is a clear morale boost for the players led by Suzanne Pettersenforced to go against the tide if they want to achieve a fourth consecutive Solheim Cup title, something unprecedented in the competition.

However, US women’s golfers continue to thrive with the support of their fans in Gainesville, led by the relentless Nelly Korda. The world number 1 and Allisen Corpuz This time they were disappointed Carlota Ciganda and Emily Pedersenwho were ahead until the 12th hole and lost their foursomes match in the final holes (1 up).

Knowing the importance of each point, the Navarrese golfer’s face showed disappointment, but a few minutes later Henseleit’s shot came and put a smile on the faces of all his teammates.

Anna Nordqvist-Celine Boutier and the Americans Lexi Thompson-Lauren Coughlin They used to add another point for their teams. A tie in the second foursomes (2-2) kept Europe alive.

Solheim Cup

USA-Europe, 8-4

SATURDAY
Foursomes (2-2):
Allisen Korpuz-Nelly Korda (USA) beat
​Emily Pedersen-Carlota Ciganda (Eur) 1 and up
The
Esther Henseleit-Charley Hull (Eur) a
​Ally Ewing-Jennifer Kupcho (USA) 1 up
The
Lexi Thompson-Lauren Coughlin (USA) a
Maja Stark-Georgia Hall (Eur) 4 and 3
The
Anna Nordqvist-Celine Boutier (Eur) a
Lilia Vu-Sarah Schmelzel (USA) 4 and 3

FRIDAY
Foursomes (3-1)
Nelly Korda-Allisen Corpuz (USA) won.
Esther Henseleit-Charley Hull (Eur) 3 and 2

Rose Zhang-Lauren Coughlin (USA) a
Celine Boutier-Albane Valenzuela (Eur) 3 and 2

Emily Pedersen-Maja Stark (Eur) a
Ally Ewing-Jennifer Kupcho (USA) 2 up

Lilia Vu-Sarah Schmelzel (USA) a
Linn Grant-Carlota Ciganda (Eur) 3 and 2
The
Fourballs (3-1)
Nelly Korda-Megan Khang (USA) a
Georgia Hall-Leona Maguire (Eur) 6 and 4
The
Anna Nordqvist-M. Sagstrom (Eur) to
Alisson Lee-Lexi Thompson (USA) 6 and 5

Lauren Coghlin-Sarah Schmelzel (USA) a
Emily Pedersen-Maja Stark (Eur) 3 and 2

Andrea Lee-Rose Zhang (USA) a
Linn Grant-Charley Hull (Eur) 5 and 4