Mighty Leona Maguire bags two points as Curtis Cup sides end level

Leona Maguire helped bag two points for Britain and Ireland as the opening day of the 39th biennial Curtis Cup match against the United States at Dun Laoghaire ended all square at 3-3.

Slieve Russell’s Maguire, 21, making her third Curtis Cup appearance, tasted victory in both the foursomes and fourballs yesterday, while Royal County Down star Olivia Mehaffey helped secure the other point in the foursomes.

The opening day began brilliantly for the hosts, who were ahead at the turn in all three foursomes contests and quickly stormed into a 2-0 lead.