Golf News : Europe lead USA by three points following opening foursomes at Solheim Cup

Defending champions Europe took the early lead at the 2021 Solheim Cup, winning three of the opening foursomes on Saturday morning to take a 3 1/2 to 1/2 lead over the USA. The teams of Anna Nordqvist and Matilda Castren, Mel Reid and Leona Maguire and Charley Hull and Emily Pedersen all earned 1-up victories. Celine Boutier and Georgia Hall rallied on the 18th to earn the other half point in a format the Europeans have frequently dominated at the biennial event. Europe have the largest lead after the first session since 2003; there will be four four-ball matches in the afternoon.