"U.S. Dominates Solheim Cup Opening Session with Historic Sweep"

U.S. dominates opening session of Solheim Cup with a 4-0 lead over Europe, thanks to bold decision to start Lexi Thompson.

In a stunning turn of events, the U.S. team led by captain Stacy Lewis has made history at the 18th Solheim Cup in Andalusia, Spain. Lewis made a bold decision to start Lexi Thompson in the opening session, and it proved to be a game-changer. The Americans dominated the foursome matches, sweeping all four and taking a commanding 4-0 lead over Europe. This remarkable achievement marks the first time the U.S. has ever started 4-0 in the Solheim Cup and the first time they have swept a foursomes session.

The opening match set the tone for the U.S. team's success, as Thompson and Megan Khang got off to a strong start, winning the first three holes. Despite a valiant effort from the Europeans to level the match, Thompson and Khang ultimately closed it out on the 17th hole. Ally Ewing and Cheyenne Knight also played a pivotal role in the American sweep, delivering a dominant 5-and-4 victory over Charley Hull and Emily K. Pedersen. Danielle Kang and Andrea Lee sealed the third point for the U.S. with a hard-fought win.

Thompson's performance is particularly noteworthy considering her struggles throughout the LPGA Tour season. With eight missed cuts in her 11 starts and a ranking of 138th in the season-long points race, Thompson's inclusion in the opening session was a gamble. However, Lewis saw potential in Thompson's game during practice rounds and decided to take a risk. That risk paid off handsomely for the U.S. team.

The Solheim Cup is a prestigious event in women's golf, and Europe has been aiming to secure their third consecutive victory. This would be an unprecedented accomplishment for Europe. However, the U.S. team's strong start in the opening session has put them in a favorable position. History has shown that the team that wins the opening session has a higher chance of winning the Cup. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go in the tournament, and both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure the coveted Cup.