Solheim Cup 2024: Dame Laura Davies on Charley Hull thrashing Nelly Korda, USA’s win and Europe’s next captain
Charley Hull won three points from five matches at the 2024 Solheim Cup, including victory over Nelly Korda in the Sunday singles; Hull was Europe’s top scorer in their 15.5-12.5 defeat against Team USA, who lifted the trophy for the first time since 2017
Dame Laura Davies believes a major breakthrough for Charley Hull “has to happen” after her impressive Solheim Cup performance and dominant victory over world No 1 Nelly Korda.
The Englishwoman partnered rookie Esther Henseleit to a final-hole victory in the Saturday foursomes and also teamed up with close friend Georgia Hall that day to win her fourballs match, reducing Europe’s deficit to 10-6 heading into the Sunday singles.
Hull demolished Korda 6&4 in the top match to give Suzann Pettersen’s side a dream start to the final day, where Europe threatened a historic victory before Team USA held on for a 15.5-12.5 win and first Solheim Cup success since 2017.
The world No 12 finished as Europe’s top scorer with three points from five matches and Davies, who served as vice-captain, was impressed with Hull’s display, believing she has the game to challenge for major success in the years ahead.
“I can’t believe she’s not already [a major champion], as she’s so talented,” Davies told Sky Sports News. “It’s not easy to win major championships, we all know that, but that’s what we’d hope for her because she’s that good.
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