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Maguire Wins Point as Solheim Cup Deadlocked at 4-4
Europe and the United States split the first two sessions for the first time in Solheim Cup history, leaving the teams level after Day 1.
- On Friday, the 2026 Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands concluded its opening day with Europe and the United States tied 4-4 after a boisterous first tee featuring smoke blowers and party music.
- For the first time in the 36-year history of the Solheim Cup, the teams split both the morning and afternoon sessions, reflecting the competitive balance between Europe and the United States.
- European rookies Mimi Rhodes and Nastasia Nadaud secured a 2 and 1 victory, while American Megan Khang extended her unbeaten streak with a 5-and-3 win alongside Alison Lee.
- Veteran European player Carlota Ciganda delivered a clutch 12-foot par putt to tie her match, though she was never in the fairway on the final hole.
- U.S. Captain Angela Stanford said, "I expected them to throw the kitchen sink at us right from the bat," as the Americans pursue 14 points to regain the Solheim Cup.
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Solheim Cup: Europe, U.S. at 4-4 after late heroics from Ciganda on Day 1
DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — The opening day of the Solheim Cup started with smoke blowers and party music blasting out of a boisterous first tee. It ended in nervy silence on No. 18 as veteran European player Carlota Ciganda stood over a 12-foot putt to tie the match against the Americans.
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thesportsleader.comSolheim Cup knotted at 4-4 following first day of action
The Solheim Cup is deadlocked at 4-4 after Friday's opening day of competition in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. The United States needs 14 points to retain the trophy this weekend at Bernardus Golf. The Americans and Europeans tied 2-2 in the morning foursomes (alternate shot) and 2-2 in the afternoon four-ball sessions (best ball). It is the
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