Team USA’s Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson defeated Team Europe’s Jodi Ewart Shadoff and Anna Nordqvist, 2 and 1, in the opening four-ball match of the 2021 Solheim Cup.
It was a strong start for the U.S., which is looking to regain the Cup after losing to Europe in 2019. Korda and Thompson are two of the top players in the world, and they showed why on Friday with a dominant performance.
The U.S. team has a 6-2 lead after Friday afternoon, putting them in the driving seat heading into the weekend.
Sedgefield’s Wyndham Championship to commence without spectators amid storm
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club will commence on Thursday without spectators due to the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, tournament officials announced Wednesday.
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and wind to the area, and officials said they made the decision to close the course to fans out of an abundance of caution.
“We are disappointed that we will not be able to welcome fans to the Wyndham Championship this year,” tournament director Mark Brazil said in a statement. “But we know that this is the right decision for the safety of our patrons, players, and staff.”
Ticket holders will be refunded or given the option to exchange their tickets for a future event, Brazil said.
The Wyndham Championship is the final event of the PGA Tour’s regular season, and it will be played without fans for the first time in its history.