Charley Hull and Lottie Woad will lead Europe against Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz in the opening match of the Solheim Cup.
Key facts
- •Charley Hull and Lottie Woad face Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz in the opening match on Friday.
- •Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Celine Boutier will compete against Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin.
- •The United States won the 2023 opening foursomes session 4-0.
- •Europe lost the previous Solheim Cup in Virginia with a score of 15½-12½.
- •Lindy Duncan is making her debut in the competition.
The Solheim Cup begins in the Netherlands this Friday with a marquee opening match featuring Europe's Charley Hull and Lottie Woad against the United States' Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz. This event marks the latest edition of the premier team competition in women's golf, as Europe seeks to reclaim the trophy.
Additional Opening Match Pairings
Following the opening match, Denmark's Nanna Koerstz Madsen and France's Celine Boutier will face Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin. Other pairings include Germany's Esther Henseleit and Ireland's Leona Maguire against Andrea Lee and Lindy Duncan, while Sweden's Maja Stark and Linn Grant are set to play Rose Zhang and Jennifer Kupcho.
Recent Tournament History
The United States has held a strong record in recent opening foursomes sessions, winning 4-0 at Finca Cortesin in 2023 and securing a 3-1 lead at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in 2024. Europe is aiming to recover from a 15½-12½ loss in Virginia two years ago.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Sport.
