Nelly Korda confronts rules official over slow play at Solheim Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

During the Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf Club on September 13, Nelly Korda approached a rules official to inquire about a potential penalty for European player Carlota Ciganda regarding her pace of play. Both players were involved in a tightly contested match, with Ciganda managing a crucial putt for a half point with her partner Julia López Ramírez. Korda expressed frustration over Ciganda's slow play, highlighting past issues with delays. Despite the complaints, officials responded that without being out of position, penalties cannot be issued. The incident added tension to an already charged atmosphere at the event.
- •Korda confronted officials about Ciganda's slow play after their match.
- •Ciganda earned a half point for her team with a key putt.
- •Pace of play has been controversial, especially with Ciganda's history.
- •Officials stated penalties require players to be out of position.
- •The Solheim Cup continues to build tension among competitors.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda ‘marched’ towards a rules official at the Solheim Cup to ask when European player would get a penalty
"Nelly Korda went straight to the rules officials after her match on Friday evening at the Solheim Cup to find out when Carlota Ciganda would get penalised for her pace of play. Korda and Ciganda both played their part in a Solheim Cup classic in the second session of the week at Bernardus Golf Club.
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