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Rookies put on a clinic at the Solheim Cup; veteran Meg Mallon clinches it
Sunday September 11, 2005 | 22:20:13 225 words, 1424 views
To paraphrase a certain film that came out last summer, Team America, heck yeah. When play began this morning, the US and Europe were tied at eight points each. By the end of the day, the Solheim Cup was reclaimed thanks to gutsy play from Americans Paula Creamer and Meg Mallon. The biggest surprise: rookie Creamer’s dominance over veteran Laura Davies, 7 & 5. I expected a good match here, but a total rout? Paula mopped the floor with Davies, closing her out in just 13 holes. Seven birdies will do that. Poor Davies looked like she didn’t know what hit her. In similar fashion, Laura Diaz, playing the maternity match from hell, took Denmark’s Iben Tinning to town, 6 & 5. Could there have been a bit of a fix there? Or pure coincidence that the two moms-to-be ended up paired? Not that I have a problem with that. It was kind of cool watching the battle of the bumps. And what better day to win an international competition than September 11? Like Nancy Lopez, I got a little verklempt when the winners started belting out “God Bless America.” Kudos to The Golf Channel for showing the tournament in its entirety. Now I just wish it’d get more coverage elsewhere. ESPN.com’s front page doesn’t mention it at all, not even in teeny tiny type.
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Comment from: Candace Polski [Visitor]
Here, here! Great golf, and great viewing all weekend! Kudos to the U.S. Women, especially Rosie and Julie, who really stepped up at key times the first two days. Now THAT was two veteran players who contributed to the team! Captain Nancy's choices were dead weight - but the rest of the team was good enough to carry them to a win anyway.
The MVP of the tournament for the U.S. was most certainly Paula. What a great weekend of golf from her! I can't remember who wrote in to say this, but I am reminded of their comment now: look out Europe. With Paula around for a long time, and Morgan and Michelle joining the team soon (probably next Cup in Europe), it's going to be a while before you enjoy winning again. Pick that out of your braces, Nilsmark! USA! USA! USA! 
09/12/05 @ 00:14
Comment from: Sandy [Visitor] · http://yahoo
Great Article!
I'm disappointed it wasn't longer, 17 sentences to sum up an American victory, seems meek for the accomplishment.
Somehow I suspect that the Ryder Cup will get more coverage.
09/12/05 @ 14:37
Comment from: Norman [Visitor]
The other networks should really pick up on this event.
The excitement there was manic, and the crowd were LOUD!!!!
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