WEST DES MOINES, Iowa Europes Suzann Pettersen is battling back pain and American Lexi Thompson is battling a virus.Both were limited in their appearances Tuesday preparing for the Solheim Cup.Pettersen, 36, walked some holes at Des Moines Golf and Country Club, but she didnt hit any full shots, limiting herself to putting.Shes dealing with a little bit of a sore back, European Solheim Cup captain Annika Sorenstam told Golf Channels Chantel McCabe in a Golf Central interview. She wants to take it easy. Better to be safe than sorry.Pettersen did not attend a scheduled news conference.Notably, European vice captain Catriona Matthew practiced as an alternate Tuesday.While there are no immediate injury concerns, Catriona was practicing with the team today as a precautionary measure, Sorenstam said in a statement.Pettersen has dealt with back problems through her career. She withdrew from the 2014 Kraft Nabisco because of a back injury, and she played just nine LPGA events back in 05 because of back problems.
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Fortunately, we have some good physios . . . and Suzann has a fighting spirit, Sorenstam said.If Pettersen or another European were unable to play, Matthew, 47, is designated as the alternate to step in.The Europeans are also dealing with Anna Nordqvists bout of mononucleosis. Nordqvist played through the Ricoh Womens British Open with it two weeks ago, but its still a potential issue.Just not pushing it too hard, Nordqvist said. Walking up some hills, you have to take a few extra breaths, because I was a little more tired than normal. It's been an interesting last few weeks, but I'm definitely feeling better and I'm excited to be here.Shes hopeful she can play 36 holes in a day.Thompson, 22, practiced Tuesday but did not attend a scheduled news conference.Unfortunately, Ive been battling an illness for the past few days and am having difficulty sleeping, Thompson said in a statement. I have been advised to focus on getting some rest in order to make a full recovery. Im looking forward to getting healthy and having an amazing Solheim week.U.S. captain Juli Inkster designated Paula Creamer as her alternate this week. When Jessica Korda withdrew with a left forearm injury last week, Creamer took her spot on the roster. Inkster then submitted another players name as alternate, though the new alternate hasnt been identified.
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