The United States of America retained the PING Junior Solheim Cup in dramatic circumstances when they came from behind to earn a 12-12 draw against Europe in an intense match at Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort, Co. Meath, Ireland, which was not settled until the last putt dropped.

The visiting team trailed 7-5 after the first day’s foursomes and fourballs but won the singles by the same margin and retained the trophy as holders, having won the 2009 match at Aurora Golf Club in Illinois. It’s the first time that the home team has failed to win the match.

Lisa and Leona Maguire contributed two points to the cause as Europe opened up a slender 7-5 lead over the United States after an engrossing opening day at the PING Junior Solheim Cup match at Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort in Trim, writes Colin Callander.

Sweden’s Lotta Neumann will captain Europe for the PING Junior Solheim Cup at Knightsbrook Spa Resort & Golf Hotel from September 20-21, 2011.

The sixth edition of the PING Junior Solheim Cup will be played at Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort in Meath from 20-21 September 2011.