Solheim Spark: The Unlikely Saviors of Europe's Golf Pride As the sun set on Bernardus Golf Club in the Netherlands, a sense of unease settled over the European team at the Solheim Cup.
Trailing 4 2 after a dramatic opening day, it seemed as though the hosts were staring down the barrel of another crushing defeat at the hands of their American counterparts.
Carlota Ciganda's heroics in the final fourball match – where she conjured up an unlikely half point against Nelly Korda and Lauren Coughlin – served as a stark reminder of her reputation as one of the most clutch players in women's golf.