By: Max Bechtoldt
The matchups are out for Sunday of the 2024 Solheim Cup with the United States up 10-6. Here is all 12 matches ranked (all times et.)
- Nelly Korda vs Charley Hull – 8:50 AM – The best match of the day is also the first match out. You couldn’t ask for more here, two fan favorites who are arguably the best players on their teams.
- Rose Zhang vs Carlota Ciganda – 9:30 AM – Carlota Ciganda has continued to prove herself as a fiery Solheim Cup competitor in 2024. She goes up against Rose Zhang who has really impressed going 3-0 so far this week.
- Allisen Corpuz vs Anna Nordqvist – 9:20 AM – This won’t be the longest hitting match, but a lot of fairways and putts will be hit. Both players suffered their first loss Saturday afternoon, but are 2-1 for the week.
- Megan Khang vs Emily Pedersen – 9:00 AM – No surprise both teams want to get some of their most energetic players out right away. This will be a major contrast in styles, but expect fireworks regardless.
- Lexi Thompson vs Celine Boutier – 9:50 AM – The time slot of this points to the possibility that fittingly it could be the deciding match of the Solheim Cup. Huge contrast in styles with the long hitting of Lexi and the masterful putting of Boutier.
- Andrea Lee vs Esther Henseleit – 9:40 – Henseleit has had a bit of a quiet week so far, but she has had a lot of impressive moments. On the flip side, Andrea Lee has been an unexpected bright spot of the United States team, going 2-0 and showing a lot of energy.
- Lauren Coughlin vs Maja Stark – 10:00 – Coughlin has been arguably the MVP of the American team, going 3-0 with the home-state advantage as a rookie. It has been an amazing story. She faces off against Stark though, who is a fierce competitor.
- Alison Lee vs Georgia Hall – 9:10 – Both Lee and Hall found some much needed momentum, winning afternoon matches alongside their closest friends. That should lead into a solid match for two players that started slow.
- Sarah Schmelzel vs Madelene Sagström – 10:20 – The most intriguing part of this match is how Schmelzel bounces back from a rough Saturday morning. She did play great on Friday so it will be interesting to see if she can reach that form again.
- Ally Ewing vs Leona Maguire – 10:30 – It couldn’t be clearer the lack of confidence in Maguire from Suzann Pettersen, putting her in the second to last match out. While it will be nice to have her experience if it does come down to the end, these are two players just not in great form this week.
- Jennifer Kupcho vs Linn Grant – 10:40 – Pretty clear there’s not a ton of confidence in these two players, combined 0-5 this weekend. While it is an anchor match, there’s been little positive for both Grant and Kupcho. While a ball-striking show is possible, don’t expect to see a lot of this on TV.
- Lilia Vu vs Albane Valenzuela – 10:10 – It is hard to imagine a cold, off the bench Valenzuela stands much of a chance against Vu, who has had an up-and-down week. This should be one that Vu puts away relatively early.
