ANDALUCIA, Spain — Stacy Lewis, the two-time playing champion and current team coach for Team USA at the Solheim Cup, describes the event as the “coolest week in women’s golf.”
Not only does the Solheim Cup have a national and global impact on women’s golf, but it also holds significant prestige. Lewis, who was part of winning teams in 2015 and 2017, understands the importance of the biennial tournament.
This year, the Solheim Cup is being held at Finca Cortesin in Andalucia, Spain, a beautiful golf destination on the Costa del Sol near Malaga. The matches will take place throughout the weekend, starting with foursomes on Friday, followed by better ball matches on Saturday, and concluding with the singles competition on Sunday.
Lewis, who is 38 years old and still competing on the LPGA tour, became a mentor for Team USA during the 2019 Solheim Cup in Scotland. Despite withdrawing with a back injury, she stayed on as an assistant coach and expressed her desire to lead Team USA in the future.
As a mom with a young daughter, Lewis is juggling her responsibilities on and off the golf course. However, she is determined to develop the best team players and match play combinations to bring back the Cup to the United States. The U.S. currently holds a 10-7 advantage in the tournament since its inception in 1990.
In a recent podcast, Lewis praised Lilia Vu, the number two player in the world, for her clutch putting skills. She believes Vu is a player to be feared in this year’s Solheim Cup.
Ally Ewing, a member of Team USA, expressed her respect for Lewis and her excitement about the upcoming tournament. Ewing believes that with Lewis as coach and a strong team, they have a great chance to bring the Cup back to the United States.
One strategy Lewis has shared is the importance of enjoying the moment. She wants the atmosphere to be relaxed and fun, believing that getting too tense can make golf more challenging.
Augusta-bound
Hayden Knapp, from Gansevoort, has qualified for the National Drive, Chip and Putt competition for girls ages 12-14. After winning her age division at the Northeast Regional Qualifier at TPC Boston, she will be heading to Augusta for the National Championship in April.
Junior League team advances
The Anders Mattson Golf PGA Junior League team from Saratoga Springs has advanced to the National PGA Junior League Championship, which will take place at Fields Ranch West at PGA Frisco from October 4-8.
Hall of Famer
Mike Kucera, the PGA Head Professional at Country Club of Troy, has been named a 2023 inductee into the NENY PGA Hall of Fame. He will be honored at the NENY PGA Awards Banquet on November 16 at Albany Country Club.
U.S. senior championship
Follow along as Karen Feldman of Columbia Golf and Country Club competes in the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur from September 30 to October 5 at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. The tournament website can be found at usga.org under championships.
Interclub champions
Ballston Spa Country Club has won the Capital Region Interclub Championship after a strong performance in the four-team playoff at Orchard Creek. The team, composed of 25 women, excelled in the best ball of partners match play format. Roxanne Andrews, Mary Assey, Ruth Brady, Gina Castelli, Ginny Charbonneau, Debra Cottrell, Deb DiMaggio, Heidi Harkins, Kathy Harkins, Linda Hughes, Rayette Johnson, Pat Joseph, Susan Kahler, Paula Laime, Elayne Livote, Yvonne Manso, Jody McQuiston, Donna Nevulis, Mary Lee Pollard, Linda Sagendorf, Megan Squires, Betty Thornhill, and Cindy Walkanowski, with captains Joyce Bassett and Kate Oppedisano, were pivotal in their victory.
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