Lexi Thompson says her ideal Solheim Cup partner is a 'fighter'

TOLEDO, Ohio – Lexi Thompson doesn’t care what kind of game her Solheim Cup partner has: long hitter, accurate with the irons, great with the putter – that’s not important.

What she cares about is having someone by her side who is completely invested in the match.

“Honestly, I always say I'll play with anybody that doesn't give up,” Thompson said on Friday.

“I think that's the most important thing, is just to never give up and keep on fighting.”

Thompson had that in Cristie Kerr, one of the game’s most fierce competitors of any era. The two went undefeated in two Solheim Cups together, going 4-0-2.

But Kerr hasn’t made a team since 2017. Two years ago, Thompson partnered with Brittany Altomare…