Golf - U.S. extend Solheim Cup lead over Europe


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 20 Aug 2017

Aug 19, 2017; West Des Moines, IA, USA; USA golfers Cristie Kerr and Lexi Thompson reacts on the 10th green during the second day of The Solheim Cup international golf tournament at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - The United States extended their Solheim Cup advantage to a commanding five points after an impressive afternoon fourball session at Des Moines Golf and Country Club gave them a 10-1/2 to 5-1/2 lead heading into Sunday's singles matches.

Cristie Kerr, who had earlier passed American captain Juli Inkster for the most Solheim Cup points for the U.S. with 18, teamed with Lexi Thompson on a decisive 4&2 win over Europe's Catriona Matthew and Georgia Hall.

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