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SOLHEIM CUP TALKING POINTS
➡️ The last four Solheim Cups have been remarkably close: 14.5–13.5 for Europe in 2019; 15–13 for Europe in 2021; a 14–14 tie in 2023; and 15.5–12.5 for the United States in 2024. That is a combined difference of just six points over four competitions. By comparison, the last four Ryder Cups have been decided by a cumulative margin of 24 points.
➡️ The Americans are searching for their first victory on European soil since 2015, when they won 14.5–13.5 in Germany. Overall, visiting teams are 3-3-1 over the last seven Solheim Cups, dating back to Europe's 18–10 victory in Colorado in 2013.
➡️ This year, the average U.S. player is about a year older than the average European player (29 vs. 28). This snaps a notable trend: in each of the previous 10 Solheim Cups (2007 to 2024), the American squad was younger.
➡️ Teams leading after Day 1 hold an all-time Solheim Cup record of 14-3-1, while teams leading entering singles play are 9-4-0. Six times — most recently in 2023 — the competition has been deadlocked heading into Sunday singles.
POLL OF THE WEEK
TIME FOR A CHANGE?
Despite Great Britain & Ireland's stunning comeback to win the 51st Walker Cup Sunday, the United States still leads the series 40-10-1. Should the Walker Cup expand, similar to the Ryder Cup, so that Great Britain & Ireland includes players from continental Europe?
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
IS THERE AN ANSWER?
The United States holds a 13-1-1 advantage in the Presidents Cup. What changes, if any, would you make in an attempt to make it more competitive?
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Last week: What is your opinion of the PGA Tour's revamped Tour Championship plans, which will feature a two-week, match-play format? | Read
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The First Call readers debate whether the PGA Tour's new two-week match-play finale in 2028 will bring head-to-head drama or risk ratings drops if stars exit early.
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