Leona Maguire wins crucial match as Europe and USA are tied after first day with Bernardus crowds putting Bethpage antics to shame

Europe and the United States are tied 4-4 after the first day of the Solheim Cup at the Bernardus course. Irish golfer Leona Maguire secured a crucial match victory for the European side to help level the score.

The opening day's proceedings were also notable for the behavior of the galleries at Bernardus, which were contrasted favorably against the more rowdy antics typically associated with Bethpage.