Leona Maguire, feeling fresh after playing in only two matches at the Solheim Cup, shot 5-under 67 in the opening round of the LPGA’s Kroger Queen City Championship. Maguire is two back of leader Ashleigh Buhai, who opened in 65. Solheim Cup rival Nelly Korda was also among the group tied at 5 under.

Leona Maguire of Ireland putts on the third green during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G 2024 at TPC River's Bend on September 19, 2024 in M

MAINEVILLE, Ohio − Many LPGA golfers enjoy the change of pace that comes with team events on the tour. Last week, World No. 1 Nelly Korda helped lead Team USA to its first Solheim Cup win since 2017.

Korda may have cherished that title even more than the half-dozen wins she's logged on the LPGA Tour this year. "It's very hard to compare the two. Maybe a little bit more fun, I would say,

Nelly Korda had a tough time getting out of bed Thursday morning. Any Solheim Cup fatigue had no bearing on her standard of golf.