Workforce Europe look to increase their unbeaten run within the Solheim Cup with one other well-known victory, however can Workforce USA finish their winless streak and reclaim the trophy on house soil?
The US motto for the week is “unfinished business”, having misplaced back-to-back editions of the biennial contest in 2019 and 2021 earlier than failing to transform a clear sweep within the opening session of final yr’s contest right into a victory.
A European fightback noticed them snatch a 14-14 tie at Finca Cortesin and leaves Suzann Pettersen’s aspect now trying to retain the trophy for a fourth time in a row, which might be a primary in Solheim Cup victory.
Workforce USA might have the house benefit and the world’s high two gamers at their disposal, however can Europe upset the chances one once more and declare a well-known away victory in Virginia? Or maybe we might see one other tie between the 2 sides?
We requested a mix of the Sky Sports activities Golf crew and NBC commentary crew, together with two -time Solheim Cup-winning captain Catriona Matthew, Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley and former main champion Karen Stupples, who they suppose will raise the trophy on Sunday night…
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Charley Hull will compete in her seventh Solheim Cup in Virginia. The 28-year-old, ranked twelfth on the earth, has received 13½ factors from her 22 matches
Catriona Matthew
“15-13 Europe. I think the Americans are going to be under pressure to win on home soil and I think it could be a bit much for them.”
Paul McGinley
“I feel it should be extremely tough [for Europe]. The Individuals are robust and their type is way superior than the Europeans, however I perceive the European spirit and battle.
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“Coming off a great result last year, they’ll have a bit of wind in their sails, but it’s going to be a tough assignment. I’m hoping for a 14-14 and Europe retaining – I’d accept that!”
Karen Stupples
“I think it’s going to be 14.5-13.5 to Europe. So far this week, the Europeans just seem insanely loose. They’re having a good time, they’re playing well together and it just seems like they’re going to enjoy their week – regardless of how tough the crowd is going to be.”
Kay Cockerill
“I think that the dominance of the Europeans is going to end this week and that Team USA is going to win 15-13. They’re going to take advantage of the home energy and bring the cup back to the United States.”
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Forward of Europe travelling to the USA to defend the Solheim Cup, watch the best photographs within the historical past of the competitors
Nick Dougherty
“I think it’s going to be a draw again, which would mean we would keep the Solheim Cup for a fourth straight edition.
“You want your huge gamers to ship for you and on the identical time want a little bit of luck, as a result of the Individuals are at house and at a golf course that I feel will go well with them. I feel a draw can be a powerful consequence for the Europeans and I feel they’re going to nearly scrape it.”
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Sky Sports activities Information’ Jamie Weir particulars the early controversy on the Solheim Cup as Workforce USA declare Workforce Europe are contractually not allowed to open the driving bays exterior of their chosen home
Paige McKenzie
“I think the United States is going to win by three points and I think that will be down to their ball striking. It’ll be interesting to see if it firms up, but I think they’re going to be hitting longer clubs into greens and that’s going to be benefitting the US side.”
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Inci Mehmet
“I think this year’s Solheim Cup is going to be mega tight. It’s going to be really tricky with us going Stateside, but we have Pettersen as our captain again and I think we’ve got a very strong team. I reckon, this time around, Europe will win 14.5-13.5 and it’s going to be an absolute spectacle.”
Jamie Spence
“Obviously the heart is with Europe and always will be, I just think the Americans are desperate to win this. I’m going to say 15.5-12-5 to the United States, but I hope I’m wrong.”
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Talking on the Sky Sports activities Golf Podcast, Jamie Spence says regardless of being high gamers, a scarcity of Solheim Cup expertise might have an effect on Workforce USA
Sarah Stirk
“I’m going for a 15-13 European victory, so the same margin as in 2021 in Toledo. I think it’s going to be a massive task for the Europeans, because it’s on US home soil and home advantage is always key.
“I simply suppose this European crew is so robust, have gotten a tremendous crew spirit, a wonderful crew captain and I feel they will go make it 4 in a row.”
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Sophie Walker
“Europe are going to win it. I think this is an important year for Europe, because there will be a bit of a changing of the guard in the Netherlands (2026 Solheim Cup). For this team, I think this is their one.
“I do not care how a lot they win by, I actually do not, I simply need that crystal to come back again.”
Who will win the 2024 Solheim Cup? Watch exclusively live this September on Sky Sports! Live coverage from the opening ceremony begins at 9.30pm on Thursday, with the opening day’s play live on the Friday from 11.30am. Stream the Solheim Cup and extra with NOW.
