Leona Maguire given testing Solheim Cup start against Korda sisters

Leona Maguire of Ireland at the practice range round ahead of the 2021 Solheim Cup at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. Picture: Brian Spurlock/Sportsfile

Leona Maguire and playing partner Mel Reid were given the daunting task of taking on the top American pairing on day one of the 17th Solheim Cup in Toledo.

Reid and Maguire were drawn to face world number one and Olympic champion Nelly Korda and her sister Jessica in the third match of the opening foursomes session at Inverness Club on Saturday.