The LPGA Tour has issued an apology to followers after transportation chaos left giant numbers of spectators lacking the beginning of the Solheim Cup in Virginia.
Document crowds had been anticipated however grandstands have been nonetheless partially empty across the first tee when the opening session started on Friday at 7.05am native time (12.05pm BST) at Robert Trent Jones Golf Membership.
Followers posted on social media that they have been caught for hours ready in traces for buses at Jiffy Lube Dwell, a live performance website close to the venue, with lengthy delays additionally skilled as soon as spectators reached the course.
Social media posts additionally complained a couple of lack of buses transporting followers to the venue, with others calling for refunds as a result of quantity of golf they missed on the primary morning.
The LPGA Tour had no instant touch upon the issues affecting followers, though issued an announcement on social media simply over two hours after play had began to recognise the disruption.
They stated on X, previously often known as Twitter: “We acknowledge and deeply apologize to all followers affected by the challenges with shuttling from parking to the golf course.
“We have made vital modifications to our transportation system to mitigate these points shifting ahead, and we’re engaged on methods to precise our remorse to these impacted.”
Dwell Solheim Cup Golf
Saturday 14th September 11:30am
Rookie Esther Henseleit struck the opening tee shot for Europe as she partnered Charley Hull of their match towards world No 1 Nelly Korda and former main champion Allisen Corpuz, with grandstands nonetheless removed from full when the ultimate foursomes fixture started simply over 40 minutes later.
Korda and Corpuz later accomplished a 3&2 victory to safe the primary level of the match as Staff USA received each the opening matches.
Suzann Pettersen informed Sky Sports activities Information’ Jamie Weir that it was “disappointing” the environment was “a bit flat” in the course of the early a part of the opening session, though crowds appeared to extend because the morning went on.
Golfweek author Beth Ann Nichols stated on X: “The Solheim is the LPGA’s time to shine. The crown jewel of the tour. Full catastrophe. One of many worst I’ve seen in 20 years masking the tour.”
Golf.com reporter Claire Rogers added: “Such a bummer 1) for the 1000’s of followers who have been excited to observe the Solheim Cup right this moment and a pair of) that that is now the storyline of the day as a substitute of showcasing ladies’s golf.”
Who will win the 2024 Solheim Cup? Watch stay all through the weekend on Sky Sports activities! Dwell protection continues on Friday from 11.30am on Sky Sports activities Golf. Stream the Solheim Cup and extra with NOW.
The LPGA Tour has issued an apology to followers after transportation chaos left giant numbers of spectators lacking the beginning of the Solheim Cup in Virginia.
Document crowds had been anticipated however grandstands have been nonetheless partially empty across the first tee when the opening session started on Friday at 7.05am native time (12.05pm BST) at Robert Trent Jones Golf Membership.
Followers posted on social media that they have been caught for hours ready in traces for buses at Jiffy Lube Dwell, a live performance website close to the venue, with lengthy delays additionally skilled as soon as spectators reached the course.
Social media posts additionally complained a couple of lack of buses transporting followers to the venue, with others calling for refunds as a result of quantity of golf they missed on the primary morning.
The LPGA Tour had no instant touch upon the issues affecting followers, though issued an announcement on social media simply over two hours after play had began to recognise the disruption.
They stated on X, previously often known as Twitter: “We acknowledge and deeply apologize to all followers affected by the challenges with shuttling from parking to the golf course.
“We have made vital modifications to our transportation system to mitigate these points shifting ahead, and we’re engaged on methods to precise our remorse to these impacted.”
Dwell Solheim Cup Golf
Saturday 14th September 11:30am
Rookie Esther Henseleit struck the opening tee shot for Europe as she partnered Charley Hull of their match towards world No 1 Nelly Korda and former main champion Allisen Corpuz, with grandstands nonetheless removed from full when the ultimate foursomes fixture started simply over 40 minutes later.
Korda and Corpuz later accomplished a 3&2 victory to safe the primary level of the match as Staff USA received each the opening matches.
Suzann Pettersen informed Sky Sports activities Information’ Jamie Weir that it was “disappointing” the environment was “a bit flat” in the course of the early a part of the opening session, though crowds appeared to extend because the morning went on.
Golfweek author Beth Ann Nichols stated on X: “The Solheim is the LPGA’s time to shine. The crown jewel of the tour. Full catastrophe. One of many worst I’ve seen in 20 years masking the tour.”
Golf.com reporter Claire Rogers added: “Such a bummer 1) for the 1000’s of followers who have been excited to observe the Solheim Cup right this moment and a pair of) that that is now the storyline of the day as a substitute of showcasing ladies’s golf.”
Who will win the 2024 Solheim Cup? Watch stay all through the weekend on Sky Sports activities! Dwell protection continues on Friday from 11.30am on Sky Sports activities Golf. Stream the Solheim Cup and extra with NOW.
