NY Times · Sep 17, 2015
Europe Send Scandinavians Out to Spearhead Solheim Charge
ST LEON-ROT, Germany — Carin Koch is hoping Friday will be a case of history repeating itself after Europe's Solheim Cup captain again paired up Scandinavians Suzann Pettersen and Anna Nordqvist for the opening foursomes.
Norwegian Pettersen and Swede Nordqvist, the highest-ranked members of the team at world number eight and 12 respectively, face American duo Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel as they look to emulate their win over Stacy Lewis and Lizette Salas at the same stage in Colorado two years ago.
"I just wanted a strong team to go out first," said Koch at a raucous opening ceremony held in the Oktoberfest pavilion at the St Leon-Rot Golf Club on Thursday.