USA retain Solheim Cup
Sunday, 23 August 2009 22:32The United States women maintained their unbeaten record on American soil when they retained the Solheim Cup against Europe.
Needing 14 points to keep possession of the prestigious trophy, the home team secured the decisive point when Morgan Pressel beat Swede Anna Nordqvist 3&2 in the last-day singles at Rich Harvest Farms.
European captain Alison Nicholas said: 'They fought hard and they came out firing on all cylinders. I think the first matches were well under par. The girls tried to keep with them, but they just holed a few more putts than us. I've had a great week. The girls have played well. It's been good fun. But obviously disappointed.
'It's been really an experience. The girls have played fantastically, not surprising. They've really battled hard.
'It's tough to come over here and win, and to be honest with you, we were huge underdogs to start the week. From that point of view, I think we've done ourselves proud.'
Team USA now leads the series 8-3 and has won the last three matches, this year at Rich Harvest Farms, at Crooked Stick in 2005 and at Halmstad, Sweden, in 2007. Europe last won at Barseback in Sweden in 2003.
