Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz open Solheim Cup with foursomes match

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz open Solheim Cup with foursomes match

Summary

The 20th Solheim Cup begins in Cromvoirt, Netherlands, at Bernardus Golf with a foursomes session featuring a matchup between the undefeated team of Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz and the European duo of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad. Team USA enters the event looking to continue recent success in the foursomes format, which they have won in both 2023 and 2024 following a six-cup losing streak. U.S. captain Stacy Stanford utilized data and analytics to shape team pairings, highlighting the reliability of the Korda and Corpuz partnership. Europe, led by captain Anna Nordqvist, includes rookie Lottie Woad in the opening session alongside the experienced Charley Hull. The schedule includes four total morning foursomes matches, with subsequent pairings featuring Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin against Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Celine Boutier, and Andrea Lee paired with Lindy Duncan against Leona Maguire and Esther Henseleit.

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By the Numbers

•Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz enter the match with a 4-0 record in foursomes.
•The 20th Solheim Cup takes place at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
•Europe captain Anna Nordqvist confirmed Lottie Woad as her only rookie playing in the morning session.
•Each team member must play at least one match before Sunday's singles.
•The foursomes format sessions begin with four matches starting at 1:40 a.m. ET.

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3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Solheim Cup opens with a blockbuster: Korda-Corpuz face Europe's dream team

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A strong Day 1 performance is paramount at the Solheim Cup. Teams leading after Friday have an all-time Solheim Cup record of 14-3-1.
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