The U.S. women’s golf team stormed to a commanding 6-2 lead over Europe after the second day of competition at the Solheim Cup. The Americans won four of the six foursomes matches and halved one to take a decisive advantage heading into the final two days of play.
The day kicked off with a resounding victory for the U.S. as Lexi Thompson and Brittany Lang outplayed Carlota Ciganda and Georgia Hall, winning 4 and 3 in the opening match. Thompson and Lang set the tone for the day, dominating from the start and never relinquishing their lead.
Danielle Kang and Megan Khang showed their mettle in the second match, battling Catriona Matthew and Anna Nordqvist to a halved match. In a match that could have gone either way, Kang and Khang’s birdies on the final two holes secured a crucial half-point for the U.S., showcasing their resilience.
The Americans continued their dominance in the third match as Nelly Korda and Marina Alex took control against Celine Boutier and Emily Pedersen, winning 3 and 2. Korda and Alex’s early lead and unwavering control of the match instilled confidence in the U.S. team’s performance.
The U.S. clinched their fourth point of the day when Ally Ewing and Jennifer Kupcho defeated Solheim Cup rookies Olivia Cowan and Matilda Castren 2 and 1. Ewing and Kupcho played steady golf all afternoon, making just one bogey between them.
The only blemish on the U.S. record on the day was a loss in the fifth match. Lizette Salas and Angel Yin fell to Suzann Pettersen and Caroline Hedwall 1 up. Pettersen and Hedwall played solid golf all afternoon, making just one bogey between them.
The U.S. now has a comfortable 6-2 lead heading into the final two days of competition. The Americans need just 2.5 points to retain the Solheim Cup.
The competition’s format changes on Saturday and Sunday, with 12 singles matches being played. The U.S. will be looking to extend its lead on Saturday and clinch the victory on Sunday.
The Solheim Cup is one of the most exciting events in women’s golf. The competition between the U.S. and Europe is always intense, and the atmosphere at the matches is electric.
The U.S. is in a solid position to win the Solheim Cup for the fourth time in five years. However, the Europeans will not go down without a fight. The final two days of competition are sure to be exciting.