PHOTOS: U.S. falls to Europe in the Solheim Cup 2013 Finals
August 18, 2013
Michelle Wie reacts to missing a putt on the 16th against Caroline Hedwall during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9038 )
PARKER, CO - AUGUST 18: Giulia Sergas celebrates after putting on the 18th during the final round of the Solheim Cup. WIth their win, the Europeans captured their first cup in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9093 )
Brittany Lang lines up her shot on the 16th hole while playing against Azahara Munoz of the European team during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8948 )
Paula Creamer tees off on the seventh during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9241 )
European players react to Carlota Ciganda's win against Morgan Pressel, which put them within one point of winning during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9001 )
PARKER, CO - AUGUST 18: A young fan wears a flag during the closing ceremony for the Solheim Cup. WThe group consists of police officers and firefighters from throughout the Denver metro area. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9481 )
PARKER, CO - AUGUST 18: The Colorado Emerald Society pipes and drums prepare to perform during the closing ceremony for the Solheim Cup. WThe group consists of police officers and firefighters from throughout the Denver metro area. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9500 )
America's Stacy Lewis gets the crowd going on the 16th fairway en route to a tie with Europe's Anna Nordqvist during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8822 )
America's Stacy Lewis tees off on the 17th en route to a tie with Europe's Anna Nordqvist during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8842 )
Jessica Korda hits out of a bunker while playing against Giulia Sergas during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8747 )
Michelle Wie misses a putt on the 16th against Caroline Hedwall during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9017 )
Caroline Hedwall reacts to making a putt against Michelle Wie during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9055 )
Michelle Wie's caddy Duncan French reacts to the player missing a putt during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9050 )
Gerina Piller lines up a putt while playing against Catriona Matthew during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8733 )
Stacy Lewis hits an approach shot against Europe's Anna Nordqvist on the 18th during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8909 )
Americans Ben Vondrehle (left) and Justin Graves watch the action on the 16th during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9437 )
Ali Trager supports the Americans during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9372 )
Europe Charley Hull lines up a putt against Paula Creamer during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8582 )
Charley Hull pumps her fist after making a putt on the sixth during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8589 )
Paula Creamer reacts to a chip shot during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8628 )
Paula Creamer hangs her head on the sixth hole against Charley Hull during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8575 )
Brittany Lang puts against Azahara Munoz during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8664 )
Captain America reacts to the action during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8474 )
PARKER, CO - AUGUST 18: Pam Traver stands in the shade with her daughter, Aubrey (in stroller) during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9210 )
A young fan supports Morgan Pressel as she plays against Carlota Ciganda during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8678 )
Michelle Wie reacts on the 16th against Caroline Hedwall during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9009 )
Michelle Wie reacts to a shot while playing against Caroline Hedwall during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8702 )
Gerina Piller wears American flag art while playing against Catriona Matthew during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8727 )
Giulia Sergas watches her putt while playing against Jessica Korda during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8760 )
Giulia Sergas balances her putter after failing to make par while playing against Jessica Korda during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8768 )
Europe's Azahara Munoz reacts to missing a putt while playing the 16th against Brittany Lang during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8961 )
A spectator watches the action on the 16th during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8939 )
Europe's Anna Nordqvist watches her approach shot before going all even with Stacy Lewis on the 17th during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8902 )
Europe's Anna Nordqvist pumps her fist after going all even with Stacy Lewis on the 17th during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8870 )
Fans line the course during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8967 )
Morgan Pressel reacts to losing to Carlota Ciganda during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8982 )
Caroline Hedwall lines up a putt against Michelle Wie during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9015 )
Pam Traver stands in the shade with her daughter, Aubrey (in stroller) during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9210 )
Lizette Salas reacts to making a putt against Suzann Petterson during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9341 )
Gerina Pillar reacts to winning the sixth hole over Catriona Matthew during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9332 )
American fans cheer on Stacy Lewis before teeing off first during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8457 )
A young fan runs across the course during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9072 )
Fans watch the action during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9227 )
European fans cheer on their team during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8670 )
Gerina Piller's caddy watches the action during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9327 )
A camera man works high in the sky during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9246 )
Azahara Munoz and her caddy line up a putt during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9255 )
Morgan Pressel hugs Carlota Ciganda after losing to her during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8985 )
Morgan Pressel hits a putt during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9290 )
Morgan Pressel adjusts her cap during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9299 )
Carlota Ciganda watches as Morgan Pressel putts during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9302 )
Michelle Wie lines up a putt while playing against Caroline Hedwall during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8717 )
Michelle Wie reacts to a shot while playing against Caroline Hedwall during the final round of the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8710 )
Stacy Lewis hits a chip shot on the 18th during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9417 )
Stacy Lewis reacts to missing a putt against Anna Nordqvist on the 16th during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9385 )
Stacy Lewis hugs Anna Nordqvist on the 18th during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9433 )
Stacy Lewis hits an approach against Anna Nordqvist during the final round for the Solheim Cup. A win marks the first time the Europeans have won the competition in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9179 )
PARKER, CO - AUGUST 18: European fans celebrate during the final round of the Solheim Cup. WIth their win, the Europeans captured their first cup in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9472 )
PARKER, CO - AUGUST 18: Giulia Sergas celebrates with teammates following the final round of the Solheim Cup. WIth their win, the Europeans captured their first cup in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9468 )
PARKER, CO - AUGUST 18: Nadia Bortuzzi walks across the green with the pin in hand while serving as the caddy for Giulia Sergas during the final round of the Solheim Cup. WIth their win, the Europeans captured their first cup in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9458 )
PARKER, CO - AUGUST 18: European fans cheer their team on during the final round of the Solheim Cup. WIth their win, the Europeans captured their first cup in the United States. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP19GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9112 )
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