Really bad luck for Jon Rahm at the Colonial, a 5 shot lead after 3 rounds, then a positive covid test forced him to withdraw. He was the defending champion.
Sweden's Anna Nordqvist landed her 3rd Major when she won the Women's Open from Carnoustie, the 5th & final major of the year. The form of the European's is encouraging ahead on the Solheim Cup in September, with 4 of the top 5 players will feature in this years event.
Scotland's Louise Duncan won the amateur title, finished tied for 10th overall, she will be competing in the Curtis Cup this week.
Europe begin the defence of the Solheim Cup on Saturday at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. A tough task in prospect with a very strong American team lying in wait.
GB & Ireland had an impressive 1st day at last weeks Curtis Cup, with a 4.5-1.5 lead. USA levelled it up after the 2nd day at 6-6, before they came out on top in the singles with GB & Ireland gaining 1.5 points from the 8 matches, to take the 41st Curtis Cup by a USA 12.5 - 7.5 GB & Ireland margin.
Great start in the Solheim Cup, Europe take a 3.5 - .5 point lead in the morning Foursomes.
^^ The afternoon Fourballs finished 2 - 2 with Europe maintaining their lead, which stands at 5.5 - 2.5.
On day 2, the USA stage a fightback, winning the foursomes 3 -1 & now only trail Europe by 1 point. USA 5.5 - 6.5 Europe. Early stages in the afternoon fourballs, with USA up in 3 of the 4 matches.
The fourballs were won 2.5-1.5 by Europe which means they hold a 2 point lead going into the final day singles.
USA 7-9 Europe
