DREAMS SWEDE

If ever Europe had a lucky charm it would be Anna Nordqvist. Back in 2013 the Swede hit the opening tee shot at the Solheim Cup in Colorado and, three days later, the visitors would claim their first victory on American soil. Eight years later Nordqvist was the safe pair of hands on Inverness Club’s unique 1st tee as she led Europe off and, against the odds once again, the visitors retained the famous trophy.

If this year’s Ryder Cup taught us anything it was that winning away in the States – with no visiting support – is a formidable task, but Catriona Matthew’s side led throughout. In the middle of it all was the three-time Major champion and comfortably Europe’s most experienced player, Nordqvist.

“I asked Mat [Matilda Castren] and she said she’d be happy if I hit the first tee shot!”