Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist quickly dismissed allegations that the Bernardus Golf Course setup was deliberately configured to assist her home team during the Solheim Cup. Her squad secured a 15-13 victory over Team USA in Sunday’s singles competition in the Netherlands. After the opening two days resulted in a 8-8 tie, the United States, led by captain Angela Stanford, claimed her side faced disadvantages throughout the tournament stemming primarily from the condition of the greens.
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Stanford reflected at her post-tournament press conference: “Europe played well. I don’t think we played bad. I think we just didn’t make enough putts.”
“And if you listen to everything I’ve ever said, Europeans always putt better. I don’t know why. I mean, I have a good idea, but I’m not going to say it right now.”
“Apparently I didn’t get to know the superintendent [grounds manager] as well as I should have.”
During further questioning regarding whether he was referring to potential variations in green speed that would hinder his team, Stanford added: “Even when we showed up in July here, they were faster.” She noted that the situation was unrelated to recent rainfall. “And I don’t think it had anything to do with the rain either. It is my responsibility to get the team ready.”
Anna Nordqvist proudly holds the trophy
Stanford: You don’t want to take away those moments
The Americans were pictured celebrating on Saturday evening after Jennifer Kupcho sank two impressive putts to secure a late victory, leveling the match at 8-8 rather than headging into the final day with a deficit.
However, Stanford dismissed the notion that the teams had reached an emotional peak too soon. “That’s kind of tricky because you don’t ever want to take away from that moment,” she said. “The worst thing I could have done is come in and say, ‘Okay, y’all. Come off this high.’ So you don’t want to take away from those moments.”
“We’re never going to see anything like that again. I think they handled it very well.”
“But I talked to Kupcho and everyone and they’re saying, ‘Yeah, we got good rest but, yeah, it did take a minute to come off because it was a pretty high high’.”
What’s next?
The Ladies European Tour ventures to Spain next for La Sello Open, beginning Thursday and hosted at La Sella Golf Resort, while the LPGA Tour observes a one-week hiatus before the Walmart Arkansas Championship runs from September 25-27. The next Solheim Cup edition arrives in 2028 at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky from September 8-10. Get the full Sky Sports experience.
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