Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz showcased their exceptional skills on Saturday morning, leading Team USA to an impressive start at the Solheim Cup. Despite an even split in the session with two wins each, Korda and Corpuz’s dominant performance secured an easy point for Team USA.
Right from the beginning of their match against Georgia Hall and Celine Boutier, Korda and Corpuz set the tone with two consecutive birdies. The pair continued their impressive play, eventually clinching a 5 & 3 victory and sealing the match with yet another birdie on the 15th green.
Reflecting on their success, Korda shared, “Allisen and I just played really well the past two days. We bonded really well on the golf course and avoided making too many mistakes, especially today. We also made numerous putts, which played a crucial role in our victory.” Corpuz echoed the sentiment and added, “Nelly’s calmness and experience have helped me feel comfortable on the course. Having someone like her by my side has made a significant difference.”
In the third foursomes match, Korda and Corpuz maintained their momentum by taking a 2-up lead in just two holes. Although Hall and Boutier managed to minimize the deficit with a birdie at the par-5 4th hole, the Americans responded with back-to-back victories on the 6th and 7th holes, extending their lead to 3-up. From that point on, their lead remained unchallenged for the rest of the match.
It’s worth noting that Korda and Corpuz were up against formidable opponents in Hall and Boutier. Boutier, who won the Amundi Evian Championship earlier in the summer, had an outstanding season, establishing herself as one of the top female players. Meanwhile, Hall, the 2018 Women’s Open champion, is known for her exceptional skills. However, the strength and poise displayed by Korda and Corpuz proved unrivaled, capturing the admiration of spectators.
The other matches in the morning session were closely contested. Emily Pedersen and Carlota Ciganda of Team Europe defeated Jennifer Kupcho and Lilia Vu with a 2 & 1 victory. Lexi Thompson and Megan Khang secured a point for Team USA, triumphing over Leona Maguire and Anna Nordqvist by a tight 1-up margin. In the final match of the session, Linn Grant and Maja Stark, known as the Super Swedes, triumphed over Danielle Kang and Andrea Lee with a birdie on the 18th, granting Europe the point.
Following the end of day one, Team USA held a 5-to-3 lead, which remained unchanged at the midway point of Saturday’s play. As the foursomes commenced at Finca Cortesín in Malaga, Spain, Team USA maintained a 7-to-5 advantage over Team Europe.
The Solheim Cup continues to showcase dynamic matches and exciting performances from both teams. As the competition unfolds, fans eagerly anticipate the thrilling contests to come.
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