Group Europe missed out on a 3rd consecutive PING Junior Solheim Cup title after Group USA dominated the final-day singles to say a record-breaking 18.5-5.5 victory.
Europe got here into the occasion as back-to-back champions following their slim win in 2021 by claiming a 15-9 victory in Spain final September, solely to be outclassed by a powerful American workforce.
Gwladys Nocera’s aspect misplaced the fourballs session and fell additional behind when Group USA gained 4.5 of the six foursome factors on supply, giving the hosts a commanding 8-4 lead heading into the singles at Military Navy Nation Membership.
Group USA then gained 10 and halved one of many 12 matches to shut out a 13-point victory, three factors increased than the earlier document profitable margin that has stood because the inaugural 2002 version.
“The USA played unbelievable,” Nocera mentioned. “They have a very strong team. We beat them last time so they came with a good revenge. We will be ready again in two years.”
Elizabeth Rudisell obtained the ball rolling in Virginia profitable her aspect’s first full level of the day when she defeated Spain’s Andrea Revuelta 3&2.
A sea of pink quickly pervaded the leaderboard as Natalie Yen, Anna Fang and Madison Messimer all picked up convincing victories to depart USA needing simply 0.5 level.
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The outcome that secured victory then got here from Jude Lee – star of the Monday foursomes – who defeated Iceland’s Perla Sol Sigurbrandsdottir 5&4.
“It’s just been so amazing to be able to play with the best girls,” Lee mentioned. “It’s incredible. There was a lot of golf out played out there and it’s been a week we will never forget.”
Martina Navarro Navarro of Spain was the one European participant to win her singles match, defeating Nikki Oh 2&1, whereas France’s Lily Reitter completed all-square towards Asterisk Talley – star of the Curtis Cup earlier this month – within the first match out.
Profitable Group USA captain Beth Daniel mentioned: “My team was amazing. It’s their victory. They gutted it out. They all wanted to win. I really think the difference might have been the fact that we were at our nation’s capital!”
Who will win the 2024 Solheim Cup? Watch Group Europe’s bid for historical past towards Group USA this week reside on Sky Sports activities. Dwell protection from the opening ceremony is on Sky Sports activities+ on Thursday from 9.30pm, with day one then reside from 11.30am on Friday on Sky Sports activities Golf.
