Anna Nordqvist: "Carnoustie, a great venue"

Anna Nordqvist knows what it takes to win on the LPGA Tour. Since becoming a Rolex First-Time Winner at the 2009 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship as a Tour rookie, Nordqvist has added a second major victory, the 2017 Amundi Evian Championship, and an additional six Tour wins to her name. A proven veteran, she conquered Carnoustie on Moving Day, surging into a share of the lead at -9 after a third-round 63, as she hopes to etch her name on the AIG Women’s Open trophy by Sunday’s end.

Anna Nordqvist, statements

“Right now I'm just happy with my round. Had quite a bit of family and friends out there watching, so that meant a lot to me. I'm ready to get in, I thought we beat the rain in on last but hit a great shot in in the rain. I feel like the weather, we thought it was probably going rain a lot more today than it did, so got a good break there. But overall, Scotland has been pretty nice to us this week and we'll see what it gives us tomorrow. I remember it was me, Caroline Masson and Sophia Popov off at 6:15 in the first group the first day. We laughed about it the other day. I love Carnoustie, it's a great venue, good golf course. I've only played it a few times but every time I go it's just such a treat. It's a challenging course because you have to challenge some of the pot bunkers off the tee or you're going to be standing with real long irons in".

Solheim Cup organizers and BMW announced the creation of the BMW Celebrity Match during the week of the 2021 Solheim Cup, which will take place at Inverness Club from August 31 – September 6 in Toledo, Ohio. The celebrity match will be held on Thursday, September 2 at 2 p.m. at Inverness Club, with celebrities and players battling for the inaugural crown.

“We are excited to be able to bring the BMW Celebrity Match at the Solheim Cup to life during event week,” said Solheim Cup tournament director Becky Newell. “The match was designed with fans in mind as a way to elevate the experience for those attending the Solheim Cup, and we’re looking forward to watching these players try their hand at Inverness Club as a kickoff to one of women’s golf’s most distinguished team events.”

The celebrity match will have two teams teeing off No. 10 in a scramble format. Three-time U.S. Solheim Cup team captain and 31-time LPGA Tour winner, Juli Inkster, and six-time U.S. Team member and major champion Morgan Pressel are among the participants, as well as Radio Hall of Fame host and former NFL defensive lineman, Mike Golic. 

One of the teams will also be captained by none other than multi-Platinum selling and three-time GRAMMY Award-winning country artist, Darius Rucker. 

“The Solheim Cup is a prestigious event that I always enjoy watching as a fan of great golf,” said Rucker. “I’m honored to be on the same course as these talented players and can’t wait for some friendly competition in the celebrity match!”.

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