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About face: Pettersen apologizes for Solheim incident

ST. LEON-ROT, Germany – Only 15 hours after Suzann Pettersen doubled down and said she had no regrets over her controversial actions Sunday at the Solheim Cup, she completely changed her tune.

Pettersen went to social media Monday morning and apologized for her actions on the 17th green during the conclusion of the second fourball session.

“I've never felt more gutted and truly sad about what went down Sunday on the 17th at the Solheim Cup,” Pettersen posted on her Instagram account. “I am so sorry for not thinking about the bigger picture in the heat of the battle and competition.