The female equivilent of the Ryder Cup was claimed for the first time on this day 25 years ago by America, who beat Europe 11-4 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida.

The hosts were in charge throughout and had built a 3-1 lead on the opening day foursomes, and had stretched that advantage to 6-2 after the second day fourballs, but they completely blew away the Europeans on the final day.

Wins for Pat Bradley, Beth Daniel, Nancy Lopez, Cathy Gerring and Dottie Mochrie in the final day singles match-ups saw the US dominate as captain Kathy Whitworth’s side securred a seven-shot victory to claim the inaugural trophy.

1989: Two Soviet Union players meet for the first time in an NBA game. Alexander Volkov’s Atlanta Hawks beat Sarunas Marciulionis’ Golden State Warriors 112-96.

1990: Washington receiver Art Monk is third player in NFL history to amass 700 receptions with four catches v New Orleans Saints.

1995: Alan Shearer scores a hattrick for Blackburn as Rovers thrash Nottingham Forest 7-0.

2012: Radek Stepanek beats Nicolas Almagro as Czech Republic beat Spain 3-2 in 101st Davis Cup.