Solheim Cup

[HankMarvin]

Great win for Europe and a great venue, so the golf might have been slow at times but Europe got the job done.

Can't wait to get the course back been a long few weeks with all the prep that went into it.

 

[Jacko_G]

Some horrendous attitudes on this thread.

 

[Deleted member 3432]

Some horrendous attitudes on this thread.

Nowt fresh

 

[CliveW]

Can't wait to get the course back been a long few weeks with all the prep that went into it.

I think it will be in fantastic shape when you do. (Perhaps with the exception of the 18th green.)

 

[Fish]

Great win for Europe and a great venue, so the golf might have been slow at times but Europe got the job done.

Can't wait to get the course back been a long few weeks with all the prep that went into it.

I’ll await my invite 😏

 

[User20204]

Can't wait to get the course back been a long few weeks with all the prep that went into it.

There is a Aberdeen Asset Management shotgun round there tomorrow, 8.30 start I'm told.

 

[6535]

I played it 3 years ago with the then captain MR Taylor, played off the back tees and started with birdie, birdie, birdie and finished 1 under. It's a great course in a great setting.

 

[HankMarvin]

There is a Aberdeen Asset Management shotgun round there tomorrow, 8.30 start I'm told.

Yep they have the course for the day then it's back open to the members, looking forward to playing it on Wednesday

 

[HankMarvin]

I’ll await my invite 😏

Give me a shout the next time you are in the area

 

[robinthehood]

I watched all 3 days and it was very enjoyable. Nice touch from sky showing it to non sports subscribers. The 4 balls were slow , but that's professional golf. You'd all be slower if you discussed every shot with your caddy first.
The last hour or so was fantastic and looked very much like going to team USA untill it didn't!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

What a way to Pettersen's career to end and a vindication of her selection. I thought at 8-8 going into the singles, usually the US strong suit we'd struggle especially needing to win outright to win the trophy. What a captivating afternoon culmination in those last few putts and then that one for Pettersen. Was it just me or was that longer than Kaymer's one for the RC

 

[cliveb]

Just a few comments.

First, the finale had me on the edge of my seat. Not quite in the same league as watching Ben Stokes winning the third test, but still very exciting.

Second, to all those who disparage the quality of women's professional golf, it strikes me that they are possibly closer to the men in golf than they are in pretty much anything else: cricket, football, tennis, you name it and I reckon women would be annihilated by an even bigger margin.

Third, did anyone else occasionally catch a glimpse of Anna Nordqvist wearing a beanie and wonder why Margo Leadbetter was on the course?

 

[hines57]

Fantastic result and what a way to end a career with Pettersen sinking the final put for the win. Great testament for the game!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Why do you want to "judge" them or compare against anything else?

It's a ladies golf event just enjoy it (or not) for what it is. Was great sport to watch this afternoon regardless of standard in comparison to anything else.

Let me phrase it better

When it comes to difference between the ladies and men it should mainly be down to the power and distance the men get , most of the men hit it further etc but when it comes to ball striking and short game the difference should be not too far away and over the course of the first two days some of that ball striking , putting , chipping was not what you would expect to see from experienced professional golfers - Duffs , thins , shanks , one lady topped it and the putting at times just seemed awful.

The Sunday was a lot better and it was a good watch for the last hour

 

[robinthehood]

Let me phrase it better

When it comes to difference between the ladies and men it should mainly be down to the power and distance the men get , most of the men hit it further etc but when it comes to ball striking and short game the difference should be not too far away and over the course of the first two days some of that ball striking , putting , chipping was not what you would expect to see from experienced professional golfers - Duffs , thins , shanks , one lady topped it and the putting at times just seemed awful.

The Sunday was a lot better and it was a good watch for the last hour

If you watch a lot of men's golf you'll see all those things too.

 

[Deleted member 21258]

What a cracking end and result.

 

[Garush34]

Got too see most of this over the weekend, and what great viewing it was. At times it looked like either team was going to totally run away with it and then things just swung to go the other way. Yesterdays singles was probably one of the best afternoons of golf I've seen, even the wife who normally doesn't enjoy watching golf on the TV, let alone women's golf was totally engrossed.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

If you watch a lot of men's golf you'll see all those things too.

Exactly. Poulter is prone to a shank or two. Seen duffed chips in RC matches and some poor striking and putting so think it's an unfair criticism of the Solheim Cup and the standard of ladies golf. I would suggest that for some on both teams that's the most intense pressure they've been under and so of course nerves will have an effect and mistakes will happen. It shows at most tournaments week in, week out where players in contention will make a poor shot under pressure. Classic example was Mon't at Winged Foot in the US Open on the 18th when he'd normally stick an iron like that middle of the green with ease

 

[Dan2501]

Hunter Mahan duffed one in front of him from just off the green at Celtic Manor, in these crazy high pressure situations it happens to even the best players.

 

[rksquire]

Sensational last minutes or so, Americans felt they had it won and were basically waiting to celebrate.

Sensational turnaround and in all honesty this should have main the mainstream sport headline - instead it was lagging behind Cricket (a win against a drunk Aussie team who had already completed their work), and the football (only the 5th matchday and not a huge amount riding on it) on the BBCs live feed.

The pace of play the first 2 days was shocking; some of the outfits were shocking; and some of the shots were shocking. However, all outweighed by the pure drama, actually delighted for the poker faced and grimacing Law!