Holders America made the start they were hoping for in the Solheim Cup in Sweden today – and Europe’s players had only themselves to blame for a large part of it.
The 405-yard first hole at Halmstad was playing downwind and offered a friendly opener, but the first three European pairs in the foursomes all bogeyed it.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
Newsletter
Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.
Newsletter
Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox
