Days After Joining Fellow Patriots Nelly Korda and Rose Zhang, Solheim Cup Rookie Geeks Out Over Encounter With Legendary Football Veteran: ‘Was About to Cry’

Published 09/16/2023, 1:05 PM EDT

The Solheim Cup competition is inching closer with each passing day. This year, a few golfers will be marking their first-ever Solheim Cup journey. Allisen Corpuz, Lilia Vu, Andrea Lee, and Rose Zhang are the most celebrated ones on the list. There is one more event rookie on the USA team this year.

When the names of the three captain’s picks were announced, this rookie’s joy knew no bounds as her name featured in it. She got elated all the more a few days later when she saw an American football legend do this in order to encourage her ahead of the hallowed event.

Cheyenne Knight talks about her unbelievable moment

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Knight, who will represent her country in the female biennial tournament, must be as eager as the other competitors. However, her delight was heightened when she heard her name called by the GOAT coach of football, Nick Saban.

What happened was this: the LPGA Tour enlisted the help of twelve celebrities and professional athletes to announce the players’ names in a video as part of a unique initiative. It was then that the American professional golfer got the surprise of her life as she watched Saban mention her name.

According to the LPGA official site, the Solheim Cup rookie stated, “I was sitting on the couch like waiting for my name and Nick Saban – I thought I was about to cry.” She further revealed that she had met him previously while studying at Alabama University, where Saban is the head football coach.

“But just for him to like, pronounce my name correctly and know about the Solheim Cup was really cool, and it’s something I’ll keep forever because everyone knows Nick Saban. He’s the G.O.A.T.”

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This cherishable moment has made Knight’s involvement in the Solheim Cup even more deep. After all, it is her first-ever appearance in the Solheim Cup, and that too after an incredibly long season on the LPGA Tour.

A look into Knight’s 2022-2023 performance

The 26-year-old golfer has had a good performance this year. She participated in 16 events. Out of which, she finished in the top 20 in seven of these tournaments. In one of the most eye-catching performances, she won by 1 stroke at the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational alongside Elizabeth Szokol. It’s no surprise that US Captain Stacy has chosen her for the tough job ahead. She definitely sees a lot of potential in her.

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The upcoming competition may provide her with an excellent opportunity to advance in her golfing career. Are you eager to see her teeing off in the Solheim Cup? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Days After Joining Fellow Patriots Nelly Korda and Rose Zhang, Solheim Cup Rookie Geeks Out Over Encounter With Legendary Football Veteran: ‘Was About to Cry’

Cheyenne Knight talks about her unbelievable moment

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