What was the controversy on 13th hole in Solheim Cup yesterday?

What was the controversy on 13th hole in Solheim Cup yesterday?

“The chief referee, match referee, observer and TV observer all deemed that Nelly Korda’s third shot on No. 13 was overhanging the hole and was picked up by her opponent before the waiting time had ended. Therefore, her third stroke was treated as holed,” the statement read.

What was the controversy with Nelly Korda at the Solheim Cup?

An LPGA statement further clarified that in addition to Jones, the chief referee, match observer and TV observer all deemed that Korda’s putt was overhanging the hole, if ever so slightly, and that it was picked up by Sagstrom well before 10 seconds expired.

Who holed winning putt at Solheim?

Matilda Castren celebrates after sinking her winning putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A European player could win on the LPGA Tour during a Solheim Cup year and still not make the Solheim Cup team.

What happened on 13th hole in Solheim?

The incident occurred on the 13th green when Korda’s eagle try slid past the hole and settled on the lip of the cup. The World No. 1 sank to her knees in disbelief that the ball did not drop, and Sagstrom walked over and picked up the ball, conceding the tap-in for birdie.

Who picked up Nelly Korda’s ball?

Madelene Sagstrom
Euros lose hole when Madelene Sagstrom picks up Nelly Korda’s ball too early. TOLEDO, Ohio – It took most of Day 1 before there was a rules controversy at the Solheim Cup, but a rules controversy there was.

What was the controversy at the 2021 Solheim Cup?

The LPGA Tour said in a statement: “The chief referee, match referee, observer and TV observer all deemed that Nelly Korda’s third shot on No. 13 was overhanging the hole and was picked up by her opponent before the waiting time had ended. Therefore, her third stroke was treated as holed.”

Who sank the winning putt in the last Solheim Cup?

Matilda Castren
Matilda Castren sank a final-hole putt to ensure Team Europe retained the Solheim Cup before they went on to edge the United States 15-13 at the Inverness Club and win for only the second time on American soil.

Who won 2021 Solheim Cup?

Team Europe
Team Europe secured a second victory on US soil as they clinched a 15-13 win over Team USA in the 2021 Solheim Cup at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.

Who is Sagstrom?

Madelene Sagstrom is one the most recognisable players in European women’s golf, with an LPGA Tour win, as well as a Solheim Cup appearance for team Europe. As she continues to build her career, get to know her caddie here.

What happened to Korda?

Nelly Korda announced Friday on social media that she recently underwent surgery for a blood clot in a subclavian vein in her left arm. “I am pleased to report the procedure went well and the doctors were happy with the outcome,” Korda wrote. “I am now home recovering and preparing to start rehab.

Who won ladies ryder Cup 2021?

Europe
The 2021 competition was won by Europe with 15 points to 13. It was the second victory by the European team in America, having first won there in 2013….2021 Solheim Cup.