Via two days of play on the 2024 Solheim Cup, the Individuals maintain an incredible benefit over their European counterparts, main 10-to-6 going into Sunday Singles.
The Rose Zhang and Andrea Lee pairing is an enormous motive why.
Of the 28 holes that Zhang and Lee have performed collectively, they’re a mixed 20-under-par. They smacked Linn Grant and Charley Hull on Friday afternoon, profitable 5 & 4. Then, on Saturday, they dominated once more, defeating Grant and Celine Boutier 6 & 4 in afternoon fourballs.
“I believe we each performed unimaginable golf at this time, tremendous strong,” Lee mentioned after her spherical.
“At any time when I used to be out of the outlet, Rose was there for me, and every time Rose was out of the outlet, I used to be there for her. We each made lots of putts and we simply had a lot enjoyable on the market. Simply so grateful to have a accomplice like Rose.”
The 2 younger American stars gained their first gap of the day on Saturday and by no means appeared again. It was a dominating efficiency, as Grant and Boutier had no solutions for Lee and Zhang. They closed out the Europeans on the par-5 14th gap, the place Zhang made a fantastic eagle three.
“On the whole, we performed so properly,” Zhang added.
“We stored one another in it, laughed with one another, and it was only a good time.”
Neither Lee nor Zhang may miss a putt on Saturday. All the things appeared to pour in, leaving Grant feeling helpless for the second straight day in opposition to Lee and Zhang. Boutier tried to assist treatment the scenario for her enjoying accomplice, however the Frenchwoman had no solutions for the American dominance. No person would cease them on Saturday, as this duo has proved to be Captain Stacy Lewis’ most profitable pairing. They’ve given the Individuals two factors, and neither has misplaced a match but. They’re additionally having enjoyable doing so.
“It’s been superb. I believe we have now unimaginable vibes within the staff room and on the bus rides residence,” Lee added.
“A variety of carpool karaoke and lots of laughs for positive. I believe this staff is actually particular and Stacy has completed a great job at retaining us collectively. It’s fairly chill on the identical time and never too severe. She lets us do our personal factor. However we simply have a lot enjoyable with one another, and simply so grateful to have this staff.”
Jack Milko is a golf workers author for SB Nation’s Taking part in Via. You should definitely take a look at @_PlayingThrough for extra golf protection. You may comply with him on Twitter @jack_milko as properly.
