Solheim Cup 2024

2024 - 9 - 13

Golf Drama and Transport Mayhem: The Solheim Cup Kicks Off!

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Day one of the Solheim Cup 2024 had it all – epic golf showdowns, transport woes, and historical stakes! Read on to catch the buzz.

The 2024 Solheim Cup has officially kicked off at the stunning Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, and it’s been a day to remember for golf fans around the globe! With Team Europe aiming for an unprecedented fourth victory in a row against Team USA, anticipation soared as the first foursomes match teed off. Among those shining bright was the dynamic duo of Lilia Vu and Sarah Schmelzel, showcasing their skills right from the start on the par-three 4th hole. As the sun rose over the lush greens, the stage was set for a fierce competition between some of the top talents in women’s golf.

Not everything went according to plan, however. With thousands of fans flocking to witness the action, a catastrophic transport snafu saw many stuck waiting for buses, leading to empty seats in the grandstands. A palpable buzz of disappointment spread even louder than the cheer for the players, and social media was abuzz with calls for refunds and a few cheeky memes about the bus blunders. You can't fault the fans trying to make it to see their favorite stars hit the greens, but they must have felt like they were waiting for a golf ball to land rather than a ride!

The competition heated up as the pairings took to the course, with notable matches like Charley Hull facing off against world No. 1 Nelly Korda, who is firmly determined to lead Team USA to its first win on home soil since 2017. The roster of players on both sides is nothing short of impressive, with each competing not just for the glory of winning but for the unforgettable camaraderie that this tournament brings. You can definitely feel the excitement in the air as the crowd cheers on each swing, gasp at each near miss, and erupt for every victory.

As the day unfolds with eight thrilling matches, fans can look forward to ongoing coverage, scores, and real-time updates on the leaderboard. The stakes couldn't be higher, with Team Europe gunning for another historical milestone. All eyes will surely be glued to the action. But one can’t help but wonder: will Team USA rally and overcome these early hurdles for a rallying win, or will Europe maintain its reign? Only the next rounds will tell!

Interestingly, this marks the 19th iteration of the Solheim Cup. Established in 1990, this biennial contest celebrates not just the rivalries on the field but also the spirit of camaraderie among female golfers. Additionally, the competition is named after an American businessman, Karsten Solheim, who was instrumental in promoting women's golf during the early years of the game.

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Solheim Cup 2024: day one golf foursomes – live (The Guardian)

A two-putt par is enough for Lilia Vu and Sarah Schmelzel on the par-three 4th. Linn Grant only just finds the front of the large green, Carlota Ciganda ...

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2024 Solheim Cup Friday TV coverage: How to watch Day 1 matches (Golf.com)

Friday's opening day of action will feature eight matches in total, each featuring two players from the U.S. and two from Europe. The matches will be split into ...

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Solheim Cup 2024 schedule, tee times and how to watch USA v ... (The Independent)

Holders Europe are bidding for a historic fourth victory in a row against the hosts at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.

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Featured Foursomes Match: 2024 Solheim Cup | News | LPGA ... (LPGA)

September 13, 2024. Nelly Korda of Team United States plays her shot from the second tee prior to the Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on ...

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Solheim Cup 2024 schedule and tee times (bunkered)

The Solheim Cup tee times, schedule and format ahead of the match between Europe and the United States in the big team golf competition.

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Solheim Cup transportation snafu leaves thousands of fans in bus ... (usatoday.com)

Some fans call for refunds after being stuck waiting for transportation, as Day 1 Solheim Cup tees off with empty seats and smaller crowds.

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Solheim Cup 2024: live coverage of Day 1 including Charley Hull v ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

When the first foursomes match featuring Charley Hull and world No 1 Nelly Korda began at 7.05am the grandstands surrounding the tee-box looked half empty. Sort ...

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Solheim Cup Scores: Leaderboard And Live Updates As Nelly ... (Golf Monthly)

Solheim Cup Live Scores: The 19th Solheim Cup is here, as hosts USA look to win the trophy back for the first time since 2017 at Robert Trent Jones Golf ...

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Solheim Cup 2024: LPGA Tour apologises after transport issues ... (Sky Sports)

Team Europe are looking to claim the Solheim Cup for a fourth consecutive time; Team USA are chasing a first home win since 2017; Disruption left large ...

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2024 Solheim Cup: Day 1 fourballs pairings and tee times (NBC Sports)

All 12 players will see Solheim Cup action on Friday after the captains unveiled their lineups for the afternoon fourballs.

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2024 Solheim Cup Friday morning foursomes scores, results as U.S. ... (usatoday.com)

The 2024 Solheim Cup got underway Friday morning at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club with foursomes.

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Solheim Cup 2024: LPGA Tour apologises after transport issues ... (Sky Sports)

Team Europe are looking to claim the Solheim Cup for a fourth consecutive time; Team USA are chasing a first home win since 2017; Disruption left large ...

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Solheim Cup 2024: Latest schedule, scores, matches, pairings ... (Sky Sports)

Suzann Pettersen captains Team Europe while Stacy Lewis leads Team USA on home soil; Day-by-day schedule for the 2024 Solheim Cup, including timings for ...

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2024 Solheim Cup: Friday Morning Foursomes Results, Friday ... (LPGA)

Allisen Corpuz and Nelly Korda became the first Americans to win three straight foursomes matches as partners, while local favorite and Solheim Cup rookie ...

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Solheim Cup Plagued by Fan Shuttle 'Disaster' in Virginia (The Fried Egg)

The 2024 Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club got off to a rocky start with the LPGA's transportation shuttles leaving fans stranded.

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2024 Solheim Cup: Americans race out to 3-1 lead over Europe after ... (NBC Sports)

It wasn't a clean sleep, but the Americans are off to yet another hot start at the Solheim Cup.

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Solheim Cup 2024: Team USA lead Team Europe 6-2 as Nelly ... (Sky Sports)

Nelly Korda won both her matches on Friday for Team USA as Stacy Lewis side built a record-breaking 6-2 lead over Team Europe after the opening day of the ...

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2024 Solheim Cup: Behind Nelly Korda and star rookies, U.S. takes ... (NBC Sports)

Looking for their first Solheim Cup title since 2017, the Americans hold a 6-2 lead at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club – the first time in the history of the event ...

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Solheim Cup 2024: Charley Hull and Esther Henseleit are Europe's ... (Sky Sports)

Emily Pedersen and Maja Stark, Europes only winning pair in Fridays foursomes, will instead partner Carlota Ciganda and Georgia Hall; world No 1 Nelly Korda ...

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2024 Solheim Cup Saturday morning foursomes schedule, tee times ... (usatoday.com)

Friday afternoon fourballs scores · Nelly Korda/Megan Khang (USA) def. Georgia Hall/Leona Maguire (Europe), 6 and 4 · Anna Nordqvist/Madelene Sagstrom (Europe) ...

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2024 Solheim Cup: Day 2 foursomes pairings and tee times (NBC Sports)

The home team won both the foursomes and fourball sessions, 3-1, on Friday at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. U.S. captain Stacy Lewis is keeping together three ...

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Transport chaos mars Solheim Cup start as Korda helps US ... (The Guardian)

Buses started later than planned to the venue in Virginia while on the course, the US took a commanding 6-2 lead over Europe.

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2024 Solheim Cup: Friday Four-ball Results, Saturday Morning ... (LPGA)

GAINESVILLE, Va. — The U.S. kept things rolling on Friday afternoon at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, winning three out of the four afternoon four-ball matches ...

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