Emily Pedersen fired solely the second hole-in-one in Solheim Cup historical past; Group USA loved a clear sweep within the morning foursomes; Group Europe received three factors out of 4 in after fourballs; watch day two dwell from 6.30am on Sky Sports activities Golf
By Ali Stafford at Finca Cortesin
Final Up to date: 22/09/23 7:00pm
Leona Maguire was among the many gamers to win some extent for Group Europe within the Friday foursomes
Group Europe bounced again from a nightmare begin to the Solheim Cup by producing an excellent comeback within the fourballs to chop Group USA’s result in 5-3 after the opening day in Spain.
Suzann Pettersen’s aspect, chasing a historic third consecutive victory, misplaced the opening session for the primary time since 2009 after Group USA loved an surprising clear sweep within the morning foursomes to maneuver right into a 4-0 benefit at Finca Cortesin.
Madelene Sagstrom and rookie Gemma Dryburgh claimed a share of the spoils of their afternoon fourballs match in opposition to Rose Zhang and Megan Khang, whereas Leona Maguire chipped in on the ultimate gap alongside Georgia Corridor to grab a dramatic 1up victory over Lexi Thompson and Lilia Vu.
Spanish star Carlota Ciganda partnered Linn Grant to a commanding 4&2 win over Angel Yin and Ally Ewing, earlier than a surprising hole-in-one from Emily Pedersen helped her and Maja Stark to a tied match in opposition to Jennifer Kupcho and Allisen Corpuz.
What a second for Emily Pedersen as she hits simply the second hole-in-one within the historical past of the Solheim Cup
What a second for Emily Pedersen as she hits simply the second hole-in-one within the historical past of the Solheim Cup
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