“Team USA’s Music Feud: Nelly Korda and Teammates Ban Lexi Thompson from the Aux Cord Over Her Hardcore Rock Taste!”

Solheim Cup 2024: The Musical Preferences of Team USA

The 2024 Solheim Cup, a premier event in women’s golf, is fast approaching and will be held from September 12 to September 15 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. As the tournament draws near, the U.S. team is already buzzing with excitement and camaraderie, and recently, a lighthearted discussion about team dynamics has surfaced, specifically about music preferences and who gets control of the auxiliary cord.

 

 

 

 

#### Music Preferences and Team Dynamics

 

 

 

 

In a recent video posted by the official Solheim Cup U.S. Team handle on X, team members revealed their thoughts on who should and should not have control over the music playlist in their team environment. A recurring name in these discussions has been Lexi Thompson, who has been notably mentioned by several teammates as someone they wouldn’t trust with the aux cord.

 

 

 

 

World No. 1 Nelly Korda, known for her exceptional golf skills and leadership on the course, shared her take on the matter. Korda admitted, “I would not let Lexi have the aux because she listens to hardcore rock and metal. That is not my cup of tea.” Her sentiments were echoed by World No. 45 Allison Lee, who will be participating in her second Solheim Cup. Lee added, “Not have the aux, probably Lexi. I heard she likes hardcore metal, and I don’t know if that’s my vibe.”

 

 

 

 

Rose Zhang, another prominent member of the team, aligned with Korda and Lee. Zhang remarked, “Hearing what Nellie said about hard rock, I don’t think I’d let Lexi on the aux.”

 

 

 

 

Initially, Allisen Corpuz considered nominating herself for the role of aux controller but decided against it. She shifted her choice to Lexi Thompson after learning about Thompson’s distinctive taste for hard rock music. Despite this, Lexi Thompson herself remained unfazed by the criticism of her musical preferences. Thompson responded with a hint of humor, saying, “I’ve heard people trashing my taste in music a little bit, that it might be a little too intense. Not have it, probably Sarah. I know she’s a big, I like Taylor Swift too, but I think they’re hardcore fans, so.”

 

 

 

 

The team’s varied musical tastes illustrate the diversity within the group. While some members prefer genres like hard rock and metal, others lean towards more mainstream artists such as Taylor Swift. Lauren Coughlin, for instance, also indicated that she would not let Thompson control the aux cord. On the other hand, Sarah Schmelzel mentioned she wouldn’t give Ally Ewing control of the playlist, and Lilia Vu noted that she would refrain from taking the aux herself to avoid conflicts, particularly since she and Ewing are both fans of Taylor Swift.

 

 

 

 

#### Team Roster and Solheim Cup Records

 

 

 

 

As the Solheim Cup approaches, let’s take a look at the players who will represent Team USA and Europe in this highly anticipated event.

 

 

 

 

**U.S. Solheim Cup Team:**

 

– **Nelly Korda** (Age: 26, World Ranking: 1): A dominant force with 14 LPGA Tour wins. Korda has participated in three Solheim Cups (2019, 2021, 2023) with a record of 7-4-1.

 

– **Lilia Vu** (Age: 26, World Ranking: 2): With five LPGA Tour wins, Vu made her Solheim Cup debut in 2023, finishing with a 1-3-0 record.

 

– **Lauren Coughlin** (Age: 31, World Ranking: 15): A newcomer to the Solheim Cup with two LPGA Tour wins, she has yet to compete in the Solheim Cup.

 

– **Ally Ewing** (Age: 31, World Ranking: 18): Ewing has three Solheim Cup appearances (2019, 2021, 2023) and a record of 3-8-1.

 

– **Allisen Corpuz** (Age: 26, World Ranking: 28): A rising star with one LPGA Tour win, Corpuz participated in the 2023 Solheim Cup with a 2-1-1 record.

 

– **Megan Khang** (Age: 26, World Ranking: 21): With one LPGA Tour win and three Solheim Cup appearances, Khang has a 4-3-3 record.

 

– **Andrea Lee** (Age: 29, World Ranking: 27): Lee has one Solheim Cup appearance (2015) and a 1-3-0 record.

 

– **Jennifer Kupcho** (Age: 27, World Ranking: 49): Kupcho has three LPGA Tour wins and has competed in two Solheim Cups (2021, 2023) with a 2-3-2 record.

 

– **Sarah Schmelzel** (Age: 30, World Ranking: 59): Schmelzel is new to the Solheim Cup with no prior appearances.

 

– **Lexi Thompson** (Age: 29, World Ranking: 41): A veteran of six Solheim Cups (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023), Thompson has an overall record of 9-7-7.

 

 

 

 

**Europe’s Solheim Cup Team:**

 

– **Charley Hull** (Age: 28, World Ranking: 12): Hull, with two LPGA Tour wins, has participated in six Solheim Cups (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023) and boasts a record of 12-7-3.

 

– **Esther Henseleit** (Age: 25, World Ranking: 30): A new addition to the Solheim Cup, Henseleit is making her debut.

 

– **Celine Boutier** (Age: 30, World Ranking: 10): With six LPGA Tour wins and a record of 5-4-1 from three Solheim Cups (2019, 2021, 2023), Boutier is a key player for Europe.

 

– **Maja Stark** (Age: 24, World Ranking: 25): Stark, a recent addition, has one Solheim Cup appearance (2023) with a record of 2-1-1.

 

– **Linn Grant** (Age: 25, World Ranking: 26): Grant also made her Solheim Cup debut in 2023 and has a record of 3-2-0.

 

– **Leona Maguire** (Age: 29, World Ranking: 34): With two LPGA Tour wins and a record of 7-2-1 from two Solheim Cups (2021, 2023), Maguire is a strong competitor.

 

– **Carlota Ciganda** (Age: 34, World Ranking: 33): A seasoned player with two LPGA Tour wins and a Solheim Cup record of 11-8-4 from six appearances (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023).

 

– **Madelene Sagstrom** (Age: 31, World Ranking: 40): With one LPGA Tour win and a 3-5-1 record from three Solheim Cups (2017, 2019, 2023), Sagstrom is a valued member of the team.

 

– **Georgia Hall** (Age: 28, World Ranking: 46): Hall has two LPGA Tour wins and a record of 8-7-2 from four Solheim Cups (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023).

 

– **Anna Nordqvist** (Age: 37, World Ranking: 73): A veteran of eight Solheim Cups (2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023), Nordqvist has a notable record of 15-13-3.

 

– **Emily Kristine Pedersen** (Age: 28, World Ranking: 104): Pedersen, with three Solheim Cups under her belt (2017, 2021, 2023), has a record of 5-6-1.

 

– **Albane Valenzuela** (Age: 26, World Ranking: 62): Valenzuela is making her Solheim Cup debut.

 

 

 

 

As the 2024 Solheim Cup approaches, the focus will undoubtedly be on the competition, but the playful banter about team dynamics and music preferences adds a personal touch to the event. With a diverse roster and a range of personalities, this year’s tournament promises to be both exciting and memorable.