Europe regained the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2003 after a dramatic 15-13 final day victory over the United States at Killeen Castle Sunday. The outcome hinged on the last three matches and they all swung in Europe's favor. Spaniard Azahara Munoz clinched the vital point in the final match with a one hole win over Angela Stanford. In the penultimate match, Caroline Hedwall, who was two down with two to play against Ryann O'Toole, won the last two holes for a vital half point. Suzann Pettersen had started the final half hour of drama when she fought back from one down with three to play to beat Michelle Wie by one hole. The world No. 2 birdied the final three holes, holing from eight feet at the last. It was a first ever singles win for Pettersen and only a fourth Solheim Cup victory for Europe in 12 contests. Tied 8-8 overnight, Europe was handed a surprise when American Cristie Kerr was forced to withdraw from the final singles against Karen Stupples with an injured wrist and Europe moved 9-8 ahead. Baddeley, Mahan share lead In Georgia, Aaron Baddeley, battling for a spot on the Presidents Cup International team, birdied four of his final six holes to seize a share of the lead after the third round of the Tour Championship. Australia's Baddeley shot a six-under 64 on the East Lake golf course Saturday at the $8 million tournament which serves as the culmination of the US PGA Tour's playoffs. Baddeley was joined at the top of the leaderboard by American Hunter Mahan who posted a four-under 66. They are tied at nine-under-par 201. The event features the top 30 players from a season points race trying to win a title along with the $10 million prize going to the overall FedEx Cup points leader. Also on offer is a last chance to stake a claim to spots on the Presidents Cup US and International teams.
