The Slam Podcast: Solheim Cup Preview – Who will be the star of the week?
Matt Coles and Matt Chivers look ahead to what promises to be a pulsating Solheim Cup in Spain where Europe are looking to win the trophy for the third time in a row…
We have reached Solheim Cup week!
On the latest episode of The Slam – in association with Callaway – Matt Chivers and Matt Coles look ahead to the match between Europe and America at Finca Cortesin.
The team considered who would be the star performers on each side, with both Suzann Pettersen and Stacy Lewis having an abundance of experience and freshness at their disposal.
Who will Charley Hull be paired with in Spain? Will America’s Solheim Cup veteran Lexi Thompson be paired with the impressive Rose Zhang?
America have two major champions as rookies, Lilia Vu and Allisen Corpuz, but will they trump the youth of Linn Grant and Maja Stark? There are so many dynamics to consider.
The Matts also look back on the BMW PGA Championship which was superbly won by Ryan Fox, despite making a triple-bogey on the front nine at Wentworth.
With the entire European Ryder Cup side in the field, how pleased will Luke Donald be with his team’s performance?
Also, we congratulate Sahith Theegala on his first win on the PGA Tour at the Fortinet Championship after many heart-breaking near misses.
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Matt Chivers
Now on the wrong side of 25, Matt has been playing golf since the age of 13 and was largely inspired to take up the game by countless family members who played golf during his childhood.
Matt is a member at Royal Cinque Ports in Deal playing off a 5 handicap, just a pitching wedge away from his hometown of Dover where he went to school and grew up. He has previously been a member at Etchinghill and Walmer and Kingsdown in Kent.
Having studied history at the University of Liverpool, Matt went on to pass his NCTJ Exams in Manchester a year later to fulfil his lifelong ambition of becoming a journalist. He picked up work experience along the way at places such as the Racing Post, the Independent, Sportsbeat and the Lancashire Evening Post.
Matt joined NCG in February 2023 and is the website’s main source of tour news, features and opinion. He has reported live from events such as The Open, the Ryder Cup and The Players Championship, having also interviewed and spent time with some of the biggest names in the sport.
Consuming tour golf on what is a 24/7 basis, you can come to Matt for informed views on the game and the latest updates on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour, Ladies European Tour and LIV Golf.
What’s in Matt’s bag: Cobra LTDx LS driver, Cobra LTDx 3-wood, TaylorMade P7MC irons, Ping Glide 4.0 wedges, Odyssey putter.
