The most awaited patriotic showdown is ready to kick off. After two consecutive Solheim Cup setbacks, Team USA is determined to regain its prestige this season. In the lead-up to the Solheim Cup, Nelly Korda had intensified her training, even opting out of the recent Kroger Queen City Championship.

Amid intense preparation for the Solheim Cup, LPGA stars Korda and Megan Khang, during a pre-tournament interview on Thursday, subtly warn Suzann Pettersen’s European squad ahead of the showdown.

Nelly and Megan Subtly Warn Pettersen’s Squad

The day has finally come for the most awaited patriotic showdown. Both the teams are geared up for the game. During the pre-tournament interview on Thursday with Nelly Korda and Megan Khang, when they were asked about their team dynamics highlighting the pre-existing friendships off the course, the former answered, “Well, Megan and I got whooped by the rookies the first day.”

To which Megan responded, “Yeah, Nelly and I will admit, we played a match with Lilia [Vu] and Allisen [Corpuz] and — we didn’t get whooped, we lost 1-down.” While they disagree on whether or not they got whooped, their comments shed light on the impressive prowess of the American team’s rookies.

Nelly reiterated, “We got whooped.” Talking about Lilia Vu, Megan Khang said, “Lilia was just on something. She was like — she was bringing the heat Monday, start of the week, and I was like, whoa, save some for the real matches. But she’s like, I got plenty in the bank.”

Team Europe captain Suzann Pettersen won’t take these statements lightly. Who knows, they might have been directed at her squad in a subtle way! Team USA’s line-up includes rookies like Rose Zhang, Lilia Vu, Allisen Corpuz, Andrea Lee, and Cheyenne Knight and they have had a great season so far. Team Europe too has their own set of extraordinary players, like rookie Linn Grant and seasoned Charley Hull and Leona Maguire.

Team US looks to Avoid a Three-peat

The Solheim Cup, which is the finest face-off for women golfers from the US and Europe, has seen the United States claim victory 10 times in its 17 prior editions. Europe has lifted the cup 7 times. Team Europe has been clinching the title for the last two editions in 2021 and 2019.

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As both teams gear up for the highly-anticipated patriotic face-off, the excitement is palpable in the golf community. Whose side are you on for this Solheim Cup in Spain? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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