Anna Nordqvist defends course set-up after Europe wins Solheim Cup

Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist dismissed claims that the Bernardus Golf course was intentionally manipulated after her side secured a 15-13 victory against Team USA. Following the conclusion of Sunday's singles matches in the Netherlands, USA captain Angela Stanford suggested that the slowed green speeds disadvantaged the visiting team. Stanford expressed frustration, noting that the greens played differently than during her visit in July, though she acknowledged it was her responsibility to prepare her team for the conditions. Nordqvist refuted the suggestion of bias, attributing the course conditions to recent rainfall and seasonal variables in Europe. She maintained that the course management was independent of team preferences, emphasizing that all players are accustomed to navigating varied conditions during professional competition. Team Europe regained the trophy after the two sides remained tied at 8-8 through the first two days of play.