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. Ryder 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.

The top-ranked player in the Americans’ Solheim Cup win couldn't stay at Sunday night's victory party for long. Following a 3-1-0 week, Nelly Korda was among the first to leave the adrenaline-fueled celebration for the team's first win in seven years.

"Hate all the girls again," Korda joked on Wednesday when asked about the mindset switch when it's back to individual stroke play. Her LPGA rivals won't turn from friend-to-toe completely. In reality, Korda has climbed to the top of the rankings by locking in. She'll follow that same formula in Cincinnati.