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The Bridge that Changed Solheim Cup Geometry

By Sports Desk · 2026-09-11 · Updated 2026-09-11 13:39 UTC
A flat vector illustration of a wooden pedestrian bridge spanning a narrow creek in a lush green landscape, with no text or numbers visible.
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A temporary wooden bridge at Bernardus Golf offered Celine Boutier a rare, free relief option during Friday's foursomes, though Europe ultimately failed to capitalize on the break in a 2-2 split session. The incident has drawn attention from rules officials regarding the structure's impact on the course layout.

  • Yahoo Sports reports that Celine Boutier’s free relief from a temporary bridge on the 16th hole provided a tactical advantage that ultimately went unused, as her team still lost the match to Lauren Coughlin and Alison Lee. Rules officials are now noting the bridge's position as a potential factor for future play.

    Source: Yahoo Sports
  • A wooden crossing over a narrow creek at Bernardus Golf offered a rare respite, altering the geometry of a crucial Friday foursomes match.

    Source: Golf Channel
Based on reporting by Golf Channel and Yahoo Sports, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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