"Absolute clown show"; "Refunds coming up" - Fans left fuming by the transportation system failure at Solheim Cup, calls out LPGA officials

The first day of the Solheim Cup didn't have an ideal start, as the tournament witnessed empty stands due to logistics issues. That resulted in LPGA receiving a huge bashing from fans online.

On Friday, September 13, the 2024 Solheim Cup started at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. Team US took an early 6-2 lead over the Europeans after the first round of foursomes and fourballs.

Fans had to face huge disappointment, as they were in queues for hours due to shuttle buses' trouble in the public parking area.

Fans online criticized the organizers for mismanagement and questioned the infrastructure at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Here's a look at some reactions:

"Absolute clown show. Great planning (someone’s not employed tomorrow)." one fan wrote.

"really bad bad bad refunds coming up," another fan posted.

"Whole infrastructure is inadequate. Not enough pick up and drop off areas, not enough people to help, exit corridor by merchandise center too small, etc," another user remarked.

"Frankly every event held at Pebble Beach has this issue - park a long ways away and shuttle in. Granted they hire a lot of busses but it is a very long day," another fan opined.

"This whole situation is a debacle...terrible," this fan commented.

"Never ever go to an event with shuttle bus parking," one user posted.

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The 2024 Solheim Cup, Day 2 schedule explored

Team USA took the early lead following the first day of the 2024 Solheim Cup. They won both sessions 3-1 to finish the day with a 6-2 lead over Team Europe. Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang, Sarah Schmelzel, and Lauren Coughlin were the players who went unbeaten on Day 1.

The second day of the Solheim Cup will start with a foursome session. Here's the schedule for the Saturday morning foursome (all times ET):

Match 9

• Carlota Ciganda & Emily Pedersen (EUR) vs. Nelly Korda & Allisen Corpuz (USA): 7:05 a.m.

Match 10

• Charley Hull & Esther Henseleit (EUR) vs. Jennifer Kupcho & Ally Ewing (USA): 7:17 a.m.

Match 11

• Georgia Hall & Maja Stark (EUR) vs. Lauren Coughlin & Lexi Thompson (USA): 7:29 a.m.

Match 12

• Celine Boutier & Anna Nordqvist (EUR) vs. Sarah Schmelzel & Lilia Vu (USA): 7:41 a.m.