Mel Reid critiques Team USA's celebration before Solheim Cup singles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Mel Reid criticized Team USA for posting a celebratory video before the Sunday singles matches at the Solheim Cup, asserting that Team Europe would never do such a thing. Team USA's celebratory moment, shared on social media, was seen as providing extra motivation for Team Europe, who ultimately reclaimed the cup with a 15-13 victory. Reid expressed disbelief over the decision and emphasized that it was against the spirit of competition. She also addressed comments from Angela Stanford regarding the greens at Bernardus, stating that both teams had similar preparation and conditions.
- •Team USA celebrated prematurely before singles matches at the Solheim Cup.
- •Mel Reid noted this gave Team Europe extra motivation.
- •Europe won the Solheim Cup 15-13.
- •Reid challenged Stanford's claims about green conditions.
- •Team dynamics play a crucial role in team events.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mel Reid criticises what Team USA did before the singles at the Solheim Cup, ‘it’s just stupid’
"Mel Reid has insisted that Team Europe would have never posted a celebratory video before the Sunday singles at the Solheim Cup, as she also responded to Angela Stanford’s comments about the greens at Bernardus. Europe have the Solheim Cup back in their possession after a 15-13 victory in the Netherlands last week.
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