Lewis on Solheim Cup withdrawal: 'It's what's best for the team'

Lewis talks injury: 'It's what's best for the team and me going forward'

0:003:42GLENEAGLES, Scotland – Stacy Lewis hurt her lower back at the Cambia Portland Classic in her last start nearly two weeks ago.

“It started bothering me there,” Lewis said Tuesday after withdrawing from the U.S. Solheim Cup team. “I had some tests and treatment last week, hoping it would go away, and it felt a little better for a while, but ...”

But Lewis knew her growing pain this week might jeopardize American chances, so she told U.S. captain Juli Inkster on Tuesday morning that she was out.

“I didn't want to have to make that decision, but it's what's best for the team,” Lewis said. “And what's best for me going…