Aug 18, 2017; West Des Moines, IA, USA; USA golfer Danielle Kang celebrates after making a putt on the 18th hole to win the match during the first round morning session during The Solheim Cup international golf tournament at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - The United States roared back from a one-point morning deficit, sweeping all four afternoon four-ball matches to claim a three-point lead over Europe after Friday's opening day of the Solheim Cup at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club.
It marked the first sweep of a Solheim Cup session by a U.S. team and their 5-1/2 to 2-1/2 advantage represented their biggest lead after an opening day since the 1998 edition at Muirfield Village.
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