Solheim Cup rivalry set to surface again
The hype of 2011 Solheim Cup has long died down and American and European players are too busy completing their 2012 LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) season, but the upcoming 2013
season is sure to stir the passion as some of the best contenders will once again lock horns to prove their worth.
A year ago, in the month of September, Europe’s best golfers registered a magical victory against their long-time rivals, the team USA (United States of America). It was a record that still
delights Europeans — as the victory came after a long time.
Europeans had also won the Cup in 2003, but the last year’s triumph has been the most momentous of all as stars like Suzann Pettersen, Maria Hjorth and Laura Davies showed their unmatched
skills. So impressive was the victory that observers have started predicting similar results in the upcoming 2013 edition, scheduled to be staged at Colorado Golf Club, United States.
Americans will definitely be waiting to take their revenge as they know the course was a bit rough last time. The match was held at the Killeen Castle Golf Resort, Ireland. Now that the match
is confirmed to be held in the United States, it has become crucial for American contenders to live up to the expectations of their fans.
If individual player’s performance is anything to go by, Americans appear to hold the whip hand as they have been able to improve their positions in the Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Stacy Lewis is a prime example as the star golfer has become the top-ranked player in the United States. Lewis currently stands at the second position in the Women’s World Golf Rankings, reflecting
that Europeans will not find it easy to beat Americans on their own soil when both the teams come face-to-face at Colorado next year.
Swedish Maria Hjorth has her reasons to put her trust in European players. The 38-year-old LPGA star thinks Europe is having a transition both in women’s and men’s golf.
During her recent interview, Hjorth also seemed to agree with the point that Europeans lose on an individual basis, but collectively, they are stronger. The Swedish star seems right as the
only players able to stand firm in a fearsome line-up is Suzann Pettersen who once held a spot inside the top five in world rankings.
“I think that every time it seems that we struggle in the singles...we are always good in the team formats....I think that is where the Europeans really need to improve and get more points
in the singles,” said Swedish golfer who played an active part in Europe’s victory at 2011 Solheim Cup.
Mentioning the success of Europeans in the 2012 Ryder Cup, Hjorth told in her interview that she is confident the same thing would happen in the coming Solheim Cup as the female golfers are
also brimming with confidence after watching their counterpart inflicting a huge defeat on rivals.
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