Nelly Korda and Team USA are indeed celebrating their thrilling 15.5-12.5 victory over Team Europe in the 2024 Solheim Cup! This win marks the US team’s first Solheim Cup title since 2017. Korda, the world’s number-one female golfer, had a superb week after securing crucial wins alongside her teammates despite losing to Charley Hull in the singles match on Sunday.

In her latest Instagram post, Korda expressed her enthusiasm and happiness. She’s still on cloud nine after an incredible week with the most amazing group of people. Representing her country alongside talented women just outside the nation’s capital was an honor. “LETS GO!! What an incredible week with the most amazing group of people. It was honor to represent my country alongside these girls just outside our nations capitol! Thank you to all the volunteers and fans for cheering us on LOUD and clear ! USA!!! “, read the caption.

However, the post also showed that the golfer hadn’t forgotten her massive defeat against Charley Hull. “Thank you for the humbling a$$ whoopin @charley.hull ;)”. In her match against the European phenom, Korda struggled poorly. In 18 holes, she was only able to win one, the 5th hole, whereas Hull won 7. As a result, Hull earned a point for Team Europe.

Charley Hull also went ahead and posted on her IG about the patriotic showdown. She was sure sad about the loss but was grateful too for the “incredible week” she had “with the best team.” Hull wrote, “Played our hearts out this week” and went on to praise #1, saying “Always fun playing with @nellykorda”. It’s always good to see two of the biggest stars support and praise each other. And we all know that Hull is a true girl’s girl. 

Hull also thanked captain Suzann Pettersen, saying “Thank you @suzannpettersen for being a great captain”. Korda also commented on her post and said, “We’ll call it 1-1 this week 😉 lol thanks for the “smokin”🤪”, it seems like the players are taking it easy as they make these lighthearted comments on each other. It was not just Korda who praised Hull, but a veteran golfer did too.

Laura Davies’s praise for Europe’s star performer

Laura Davies believes Charley Hull is due for a major breakthrough after her impressive Solheim Cup performance, saying, “I can’t believe she’s not already [a major champion], as she’s so talented.” Davies praised Hull’s display by mentioning her contribution to the team. “She has been superb this week. She turned up, she has been great fun and has been keeping us all entertained, but then she produced on the course as well – you can’t ask for more as a team-mate than that”, said Davies.

Davies also commends Hull’s strategy against Korda, saying that the team was aware that Korda would be competing as the number one seed and had no hesitation in sending Hull out first. While Korda’s status as world No 1 made her intimidating to some, the team believed Charley had the potential to apply pressure on Korda, which she was keen to avoid. Finally, Davies highlights Hull’s impressive shot-making, saying, “Her shot-making was superb and the way she finished off her match at the 14th was just magnificent.” 

So do you think Davies is right about Hull? What do you think about her performance in the Solheim Cup? Let us know in the comment section below!