Nelly Korda: United States team has ‘unfinished business’ with Europe in Solheim Cup

World number one Nelly Korda says the United States have “unfinished business” as they bid to stop Europe winning the Solheim Cup a record fourth consecutive time.

The 19th edition of the transatlantic tussle gets under way on Friday at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, with the hosts aiming for a first win since their 16½ – 11½ success at Des Moines seven years ago.

And Korda appears particularly motivated this time around, with her 2&1 defeat by Carlota Ciganda which allowed Europe to retain the trophy at Finca Cortesin 12 months ago, fresh in the memory.

“Whenever you get to wear the red, white, and blue and stars and stripes, there’s a different meaning to it,” said Korda.

“You’re playing not just for yourself, but for your captains, for your team-mates and your country, and there’s just nothing like it. We have got some unfinished business.”

Korda comes into the contest as the biggest name in women’s golf after a stellar campaign to date, with the 26-year-old triumphing at the Chevron Championship in April and six times in total on the LPGA Tour in 2024.