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U.S. star Lexi Thompson fighting virus ahead of Solheim Cup

In this July 13, 2017, file photo, Lexi Thompson tees off on the 10th hole during the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open Golf tournament, in Bedminster, N.J. Thompson has a virus, and captain Juli Inkster is worried about her status for this weekend’s Solheim Cup. She’s the highest-rated player in the biennial tournament between the top American and European female golfers. (Seth Wenig / Associated Press)
Associated Press

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Star U.S. golfer Lexi Thompson has a virus, and captain Juli Inkster is worried about her status for this weekend’s Solheim Cup.

Inkster says Thompson has had a sore throat the past three days and been limited in practice. Thompson had to skip a news conference Wednesday.

Thompson is second in the Rolex Rankings. She’s the highest-rated player in the biennial tournament between the top American and European female golfers.

The Solheim Cup begins Friday at Des Moines Golf and Country Club.