GLENEAGLES, Scotland – Suzann Pettersen was a controversial captain’s pick before this 16th Solheim Cup started. When it finished, though, the European stalwart was the hero yet again.
Pettersen, who had made just three competitive starts since the last Solheim Cup, sunk an 8-foot birdie putt at the par-5 18th hole to give Europe a 14.5-13.5 victory at Gleneagles.
“She got a bit of stick for getting that pick, but this just shows it was the right one,” said European captain Catriona Matthew.
Europe took six-and-a-half of the 12 available singles points as it still has not lost a Cup in Scotland.