‘A Little Crazy’: After Dejected Solheim Cup Debut, LPGA’s 26-Year-Old Pro Takes an Insane Yet Inspirational Decision

The Solheim Cup this year proved to be a season of showcasing professional prowess. The European soil this year saw Team Europe secure the win with a tie score of 14-14, retaining the trophy on the European soil and attaining a three-peat triumph. While players from both teams displayed impressive performances, the defeat left some feeling disheartened.

Despite the disappointment, a newcomer to the LPGA Tour has chosen to persevere after the Solheim Cup. While notable stars like Nelly Korda have taken a break, this particular debutant is determined to stay on course and face the upcoming challenges head-on. Here’s the full story. 

LPGA debutant finds joy and hometown inspiration after 2023 Solheim Cup

On Tuesday, at the press conference after the NW Arkansas Championship, players from Team America sat down for an interview. During the session, debutant Cheyenne Knight was asked questions about her matching, and memories from playing in past competitions and on tours, and she eloquently answered the questions.

In a question asked about Knight keeping her momentum going during and after the Solheim Cup, Walmart, and taking that to her upcoming event (The Ascendant LPGA) in her hometown, the golfer answered, “Yeah, people thought I was a little crazy to play Arkansas right after Solheim, but I love Arkansas and this tournament just because it’s close to home. I play well on these golf courses.”

The golfer furthered how the Solheim Cup rejuvenated her and that she had fun playing in a different environment. The player added, “…like finding the joy in all that…mentally kind of made me a little bit fresher for Arkansas.” 

The golfer concluded her answer by saying, “I hope I can carry it into this week. Like my game feels in a pretty good spot, but it’s October. We have been going since February. So just kind of at the end, and hope I can carry that momentum into this week as well”, as compiled by Asap Sports.

Irrespective of Team America’s tie-score loss of the Solheim Cup trophy, players got a chance to show their charms on greens in full glory. Here’s how Cheyenne Knight played on Spanish soil. 

Breakdown of Cheyenne Knight’s 2023 Solheim Cup performance

Cheyenne Knight played a total of 3 matches at this year’s Solheim Cup, and out of the three, she won two, and the remaining one was halved. The American pro played Friday morning foursomes paired with Ally Ewing against European counterparts Emily Kristine Pedersen and Charley Hull, contributing to the historic sweep and putting America 1 up in the lead. 

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During the Saturday four-ball, Knight played with Angel Yin against Caroline Hedwall and Anna Nordqvist, scoring 2 up for America. On the Sunday singles, the golfer played against Gemma Dryburgh, and the match was halved. Her overall performance at the Solheim Cup was 2–0–1. 

As the young player proves her mantle on the American Team, what are your thoughts on her gameplay? Let us know in the comments!

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