Nelly Korda, U.S. lead 6-2 after first day of Solheim Cup

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It's safe to say Nelly Korda and the United States team are sitting pretty after Day 1 of the Solheim Cup.

The Americans rode the momentum of a 3-1 morning session and dominated Team Europe in the afternoon four-ball (best-ball) matches to open up a 6-2 lead in the competition on Friday in Gainesville, Va.

Hosting the event at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, the U.S. made true pro