Leona Maguire helps Europe stage fourballs fightback to cut USA’s lead to 5-3 in Solheim Cup

BIG MOMENT: Europe’s Leona Maguire celebrates chipping in for a birdie on the 18th hole on day one of the 2023 Solheim Cup. Pic: John Walton/PA

Emily Kristine Pedersen and Leona Maguire produced much-needed moments of magic as Europe dramatically kept their hopes of an unprecedented third straight Solheim Cup victory alive at Finca Cortesin in Spain.

After the United States won a foursomes session 4-0 for the first time ever, Suzann Pettersen’s side rallied superbly to win three points from the afternoon fourballs to trail just 5-3 heading into the second day.