Event 6 – Why Doug and Dad’s (Solheim) Cup Runneth Over in Northern Virginia

Solheim Cup Fans
Doug and Team Europe’s Sunflower Gals pose for a photo in the Solheim Cup’s Fan Zone.

The Written Word

Still Images

Bus-Queue

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There were major issues with the shuttle system to and from the course on Friday. Here's the line to get to the bus stop to take the shuttle back to their parked cars.

Video

Introductions of the first group during the Solheim Cup.
The opening shot of the Solheim Cup by Team Europe’s Esther Henseleit.
Team USA’s Allisen Corpuz with the American’s first shot.
Team Europe Vice-Captains lead the gallery in “The YMCA.”
Metallica playing during introductions? Sure, why not!?!
Lexi Thompson with a chip on the 2nd green Friday afternoon.
Team Europe’s Maja Stark had this left for birdie on No. 2.
Team USA’s Lauren Coughlin to win the 14th Friday morning.
Coughlin again at No. 14 (in the afternoon) nearly holed it for birdie.
Golfers finally arrived at No. 14 during the afternoon session.
Team USA’s Nelly Korda’s eagle on 14 earns the first afternoon point.
Team USA closes out the final Friday match with this Charley Hull miss.

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Fun Facts

  • Traveling Party – Doug and his father, Jerry
  • Last Time Visited – This was the pair’s first time attending the Solheim Cup
  • Running List of States Traveled To/Through: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, & West Virginia
  • Running List of Countries Traveled To/Through: Canada (Ontario), England, Scotland, United States, & Wales
  • Distance Traveled – 1,130 miles round trip
  • Cumulative Distance Traveled After Six Events – 11,510 miles
  • Up Next: The Presidents Cup in Montreal, Quebec, Canada