The US took home the Solheim Cup.

For fans of the Americans, the first two days were frustrating. Over and over again, it seemed like we were poised to win points, only to have matches slip away on the final three holes.

That frustration reached a boiling point (of sorts) late Saturday afternoon when TV commentator and former player Dottie Pepper, thinking she was off the air, referred to the team as "chokin' freakin' dogs." The hyperbolic remark was both funny and partly deserved, but the team didn't take it well. "It was hurtful, very, very hurtful to all of us on the team," said assistant captain Beth Daniel.

Regardless, the team went out and kicked some euroass on Sunday, winning singles play 8-3-1. (Why is it that in team competition, both men's and women's, the U.S. does so much better in singles matches?)

The spotty media coverage of the event was matched by spotty play. Still, it's always a great event. Next chance for the Euros to rebound: 2009 in Chicago.