'Massive job' ahead for flat Europe as US take charge of Solheim Cup

USA lead Europe 6-2.

Europe's Leona Maguire, left, watches her tee shot on the 12th hole alongside teammate Georgia Hall. Picture: AP Photo/Matt York

Europe’s record winning streak is in grave jeopardy after the American women caught fire and scorched the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club and the visiting side in sweeping both Friday’s opening sessions to open the largest first-day lead, 6-2, in Solheim Cup history.

U.S. captain Stacy Lewis called her squad’s quest “unfinished business” after a 14-14 tie at Finca Cortesín in Spain last year allowed Europe to retain the cup for the third consecutive time dating back to the last U.S. victory in 2017 in Iowa.