Day 3 of the Solheim Cup brought 12 singles matches to the fore.
It was a day where Europe needed just a tie overall in the individual matchups to win the prestigious event.
However, a victory for Team Europe wouldn't just steal the headlines. It was the standout performance over the three days from Leona Maguire.
As previewed by Golf.com, "If any match can equal the high expectations of the Nordqvist/Thompson opener, it’s this meeting of Solheim Cup rookies."
Kupcho was 3-0 going into the singles matchups. It was a pairing of two in-form rookie golfers. They predicted a halve. Maguire would have the last say.
Leona had a dream start to the singles matchup, as she landed herself within putting territory for an eagle on Hole 2.
Dialed in.@leona_maguire reaches the green in two at the #SolheimCup
Watch now on @GolfChannel! pic.twitter.com/qjHMeNxJlq— LPGA (@LPGA) September 6, 2021
The fairytale continues. Maguire converts for the eagle on the second. She goes 1 up to set the tone for the match.
🇪🇺 EAGLE TIME 🇪🇺@leona_maguire rolls in an eagle putt to go 1 🆙#SolheimCup pic.twitter.com/ZwEXfo0F1d
— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) September 6, 2021
She increases her lead after four holes. 2 up now. "Europe's Leona Maguire ... Ireland's Leona Maguire."
Every putt is money in the bank with Leona Maguire at the minute 💰pic.twitter.com/HE1t898lKd
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) September 6, 2021
The disbelief in the commentators voice in this clip, as Maguire goes 4 up after seven. Her third birdie in four holes.
Anyone need putting tips?!
Just call @leona_maguire 📲🇪🇺#SolheimCup pic.twitter.com/v2y9MCvi9E— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) September 6, 2021
A tee off from the 12th. The commentary team a bit like, "another one?".
A little more @leona_maguire magic 🪄#SolheimCup pic.twitter.com/IIzQtSBVlS
— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) September 6, 2021
And that's a wrap. Kupcho putts short to call it a day. A cool, calm and collected performance from Maguire when the pressure was high.
.@leona_maguire secures the win & puts the first point of the day on the board for #TeamEurope #SolheimCup pic.twitter.com/MA4UaDoHzS
— Ladies European Tour (@LETgolf) September 6, 2021
An interview with Sky Sports post match. Leona willing on the Irish fans to come out to Spain in 2023.
"You'll never beat the Irish "
Well done @leona_maguire pic.twitter.com/fUhycPInIO— Ed Allen (@Eddie101081) September 6, 2021
The woman of the moment with twin sister Lisa. Talking to Sky Sports Golf in full after finishing up.
Played: 5
Points: 4.5
Losses: 0
What a #SolheimCup debut for Ireland's Leona Maguire! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/aJUGswHQmQ— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) September 7, 2021
The Solheim Cup trophy passed around the players, and Maguire gets chants of 'MVP' from a distance.
The coveted #SolheimCup trophy getting passed around by @SolheimCupEuro! 🏆🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/ObLWwAlv1W
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) September 6, 2021
The 'Leona' effect? It can't even be measured how much she'll do for golf in this country with performances like that.
Orla is delighted with @leona_maguire after a BRILLIANT display for @SolheimCupEuro 🇮🇪🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/OQm7QIID26
— John Drummey (@JohnDrummey) September 6, 2021
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