DAY 1 -- READ REVIEW FROM WOMEN AND GOLF MAGAZINE
Europe ended the opening day holding a 5.5-2.5 lead, but the Solheim Cup was once again shrouded in controversy in the 17th edition at the Inverness Club in Toledo.
Swede Madelene Sagstrom was left in tears in Ohio despite Catriona Matthew’s side emerging with a healthy advantage in their defence of the trophy.
In an event that has witnessed its fair share of unwelcome heated debates over the years, Sagstrom picked up opponent Nelly Korda’s ball close to the hole after the American had almost holed an eagle putt at the 13th and handed it to her.
According to the rules official with that match, Sagstrom had infringed the rules, having deemed that it was overhanging the hole and, therefore, she should have waited for 10 seconds before intervening.
Day 1 - Results
Foursomes: USA 0.5 GB&I 3.5
Fourball: USA 2 GB&I 2
To read the full report by Martin Dempster in the Scotsman --- CLICK HERE
