Kupcho’s Late Heroics Pull the United States Back to 8-8

Saturday at the Solheim Cup split almost perfectly in half. Europe dominated the morning foursomes 3-1 and appeared to be taking control of the competition, only for the United States to answer by winning the afternoon four-balls by the same margin. By the time Jennifer Kupcho rolled in one last birdie on the 18th, the Cup was back where it started: tied.

Europe made its move early. Maja Stark and Linn Grant handed Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz their first loss together in Solheim Cup foursomes, winning 3&2. Leona Maguire and Esther Henseleit followed with a 1-up victory over Kupcho and Rose Zhang, while rookies Mimi Rhodes and Nastasia Nadaud overwhelmed Andrea Lee and Auston Kim 4&3. The only American point came from Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin, who routed Charley Hull and Lottie Woad 6&5. Europe carried a 7-5 lead into the afternoon.