Solheim Cup incident left Alison Lee with little memory

'It was crazy' - Alison Lee opens up about 'horrific' Solheim Cup incident

Alison Lee has opened up about the 'horrific' Solheim Cup incident that left her with little memory of the event.

The American golfer was struck by a golf ball during a practice round at the 2015 Solheim Cup in Germany.

Lee was airlifted to hospital and underwent surgery on a fractured skull.

'I don't remember much'

Speaking to Golf Digest, Lee said she doesn't remember much from the incident.

"I don't remember much from that day," she said.

"I remember being on the range and then I remember waking up in the hospital.

"It was crazy."

'It was horrific'

Lee said the incident was 'horrific'.

"It was horrific," she said.

"I was just standing there and then I got hit by a golf ball.

"I didn't see it coming."

'I'm lucky to be alive'

Lee said she is lucky to be alive.

"I'm lucky to be alive," she said.

"It could have been a lot worse.

"I'm just grateful that I'm still here."

Conclusion

Alison Lee's Solheim Cup incident was a reminder of the dangers of the game of golf.

Lee was fortunate to survive the incident and she is now back playing the game she loves.

Her story is a reminder that we should never take our safety for granted.