‘It Was Very Special’: Retired Golf Icon Reminisces Captain’s Orders That Deprived Her of Enjoying a Historic Moment

Every week, many golfers are welcomed as guests on the LET Golf Podcast, one of the podcasts for the golf community. Throughout the program, they discuss their journey, various stories, incidents, and so on! They also share their perspectives on tours as well as the golfer’s life.

Last week, two of the European Team Captains (PGA and LPGA) appeared as guests on the LET Golf Podcast. They were spotted discussing prior experiences and sharing additional thoughts. Let’s learn more about it.

Suzann Pettersen and Luke Donald talk about their experience on the LET Golf Podcast

In an exciting prelude to both the Solheim Cup and the Ryder Cup, the European team captains made their first-ever joint appearance on the LET Golf Podcast. Listeners had the unique opportunity to witness an engaging conversation between the captains as they discussed their strategies, shared insights, and highlighted the significance of these prestigious golf events. 

The Ladies European Team then took to Twitter to share a clip with the caption, “Captain’s orders! From Medinah to Gleneagles, hear from @suzannpettersen and @LukeDonald as the two legends compare Team Europe tales on this week’s episode of 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗙 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 Watch now ”

In the featured video, Pettersen discusses an extraordinary tournament that left a lasting impact. Well, she was referring to the Miracle of Medinah, a historic Ryder Cup competition where Maria Olazabal’s exceptional performance captivated audiences. At that time, she was on a journey to play golf in Asia. Unexpectedly, she encountered a sudden loss of reception on her screen during takeoff, leading her to seek assistance from the airplane captain to ask for the result she was eagerly awaiting. She inquired, “Can I please (know) Did he make it.”

Furthermore, the 42-year-old golfer confidently expressed her belief in Olazabal’s imminent victory. As she watched the tournament recap, she was moved to witness Olazabal humbly kneeling as a tribute to the legendary Seve Ballesteros, renowned for his impressive tally of 90 professional wins. 

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It was undoubtedly a heartfelt gesture dedicated to Seve. For those unfamiliar with their history, it’s worth noting that Seve and Olazabal hold an impressive record, having played together as a pair in the Ryder Cup an impressive 15 times. Petterson concluded by saying, “It was very special.”

Detailed insights into the biennial golf competitions

The biennial golf competition occurs once every two years, featuring a thrilling contest between the Europe Team and the USA Team. This time, the highly-anticipated Ryder Cup, a prestigious men’s golf competition, is scheduled to commence on September 29th and conclude on October 1st. In contrast, the Solheim tournament (Women’s tournament) is slated to take place from September 22nd to September 24th.

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It will be captivating to witness these team captains showcasing their utmost skills on the field. If both tournaments manage to secure victory, it will undoubtedly be a moment of great pride for Europe. Are you going to root for the European Team? Let us know in the comments below.