ST. LEON-ROT, Germany — Carlota Ciganda ended a long first day in the Solheim Cup with the best shot — giving Europe another big boost in an already strong opening session.
The Spanish player holed out for eagle from 135 yards with a 9-iron on the par-4 17th hole Friday to pull her and English partner Melissa Reid even with Americans Cristie Kerr and Lexi Thompson in the fourball match. Play was suspended because of darkness after the shot, with Europe leading the event 4-2.
"I hit it really good and I'm so happy to help the team," Ciganda said.