Europe's Suzann Pettersen has issued an apology following her controversial behaviour at the Solheim Cup on Sunday.
During the fourballs, the USA lost the 17th hole after Pettersen said that a putt had not been conceded, despite her American opponents thinking otherwise.
The USA's Alison Lee missed a birdie for the hole and picked up her ball believing that Europe had conceded as Pettersen's partner Charley Hull walked away.
However, Pettersen complained to the referee and the point was awarded to Europe, who eventually lost the Solheim Cup.
On Monday, the Norwegian golfer tweeted "I've never felt more gutted and truly sad about what went down Sunday on the 17th at the Solheim Cup. I am so sorry for not thinking about the bigger picture in the heat of the battle and competition. I was trying my hardest for my team and put the single match and the point that could be earned ahead of sportsmanship and the game of golf itself! I feel like I let my team down and I am sorry.
"I hope in time the U.S. team will forgive me and know that I have learned a valuable lesson about what is truly important in this great game of golf which has given me so much in my life.
"To the fans of golf who watched the competition on TV, I am sorry for the way I carried myself. I can be so much better and being an ambassador for this great game means a lot to me. The Solheim Cup has been a huge part of my career. I wish I could change Sunday for many reasons. Unfortunately I can't."
Both Lee and Hull were left in tears after the incident.
Danielle Joynson
