Solheim Cup 2019: Stacy Lewis pulls out of United States team
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Ally McDonald steps in as first alternate and will be one of six rookies in the US team
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Date: 13-15 September Venue: Gleneagles, Scotland |
Coverage: Full live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app followed by an hour-long highlights show on BBC Two or BBC Four each day that will also be available on BBC iPlayer and online. |
Stacy Lewis has withdrawn from the US Solheim Cup team with a back injury.
Lewis, 34, was named as a pick by American captain Juli Inkster, but her back flared up last week and she does not feel able to tee it up at Gleneagles.
Her place in the team will be taken by 26-year-old rookie Ally McDonald.
"I know this was an incredibly tough decision for Stacy, but she also has the team's best interests at heart," said Inkster.
McDonald finished one spot outside an automatic place, and was already in Scotland as the team's first alternate.
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