Leona Maguire records debut Solheim Cup win as Europe take three-point lead over USA

Maguire and Mel Reid defeated world number one and Olympic champion Nelly Korda and her sister Jessica by one hole as all four foursomes matches went down to the wire on the first morning’s play at Inverness Club

Leona Maguire partnered Mel Reid to victory on the opening day of the Solheim Cup in Toledo (David Dermer/AP)

Leona Maguire and Mel Reid overcame the previously unbeaten star American pairing of Nelly and Jessica Korda as Europe claimed a three-point lead after the opening session of their Solheim Cup defence in Toledo.

Maguire and Reid defeated world number one and Olympic champion Nelly Korda and her sister by one hole as all four foursomes matches went down to the wire on the first morning’s play at Inverness Club.