Korda gives US 6-2 edge vs Europe

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 15, 2024 12:09 am

(UPDATE) GAINESVILLE, Florida — Top-ranked Nelly Korda won two matches in historic fashion to lift the United States ahead of Europe by a record-tying 6-2 margin after Friday's (Saturday in Manila) opening day of the Solheim Cup.

The Americans grabbed a 3-1 lead in morning foursomes and took afternoon four-balls 3-1 as well at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, equalling the 1990 US team for the biggest lead after eight matches.

HOT START Nelly Korda of Team United States up on the 14th hole during the Fourball matches against Team Europe during the first round of the Solheim Cup 2024 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on Sept. 13, 2024, in Gainesville, Virginia. AFP PHOTO

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