Fists were pumped frequently throughout the round, the usual smiles appeared several times – and after her dream shot on the last hole, even the American fans could not hold back their applause for Esther Henseleit.
When the new German model golfer finally arrived at the Solheim Cup, the debutant was overwhelmed by a mixture of feelings of immense pride and friendly humility – which the final 12.5:15.5 defeat of the Europeans could not change.
Jon Rahm won the LIV title and won a total of $22 million“I’m glad I was able to play my part and get this point in the end,” said the Olympic silver medalist. “We played really solid.” Along with Englishwoman Charley Hull, Henselet advanced to her round against Ellie Ewing and Jennifer Kupcho in the classic foursomes on Saturday.
After her defeat at the start in Gainesville, Virginia, on Friday, it was the 25-year-old’s first win in the prestigious contest between Europe and the USA. A draw in the singles match against Andrea Lee on Sunday followed – respectable, but not enough for Team Europe: the Americans secured a clear home victory.
“I played pretty well, it was back and forth,” said Henselet Sky After his third and final appearance: “I’m a little disappointed, but at least I got a half point. We made it a little more difficult for the Americans.”
Jon Rahm wins in Chicago, wins LIV title and $22 million
