For the second time in the span of a year, the best from the U.S. and Europe will clash for what’s become a nail-biting affair. After last year’s first-ever tie, Team USA hasn’t won a Solheim Cup since 2017. This year’s contest, taking place just outside D.C. Sept. 13-15 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, will see two similar teams from last year’s event in Spain and the same captains in Stacy Lewis and Suzann Pettersen.
“We drew a lot of great experiences from last year,” said Pettersen. “I think what we learned the most is being precise. Giving quite clear messages goes a long way. Being transparent is great. But at the same time, they kind of look for somebody who can make decisions, the players. So there’s a combination.”
While Pettersen’s team has plenty of experience with Solheim success, most of America’s best looks to taste victory for the first time.
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