The final match of the opening morning foursomes saw a tight and cagey affair between Team Europe and Team USA. The European pair of Charley Hull and Emily Kristine Pedersen went 1 up after the first hole but American duo of Brittany Altomare and Lexi Thompson pulled it back to all square on the next.
It was then Team USA’s turn to go 1 up but Europe levelled and then 1 up themselves on the ninth in what continued to be a tense encounter.
The match was tied on the 10th before the Americans found some momentum and soon were 2 up with four holes to play. But Europe came back strong and won two of the last three holes before Pedersen rolled in her putt on 18 to secure a 1-up victory over Team USA.
“I don’t know what to say about that,” said the Danish star. “Nothing feels better than winning a point for Europe. I’m so happy! I knew the line and I saw the putt the whole way. I just had to get a little bit of a stroke on it and I knew I was going to.”
Hull added, “I really enjoyed playing out there. It is great fun. We didn’t really feel the nerves. Three birdies in the last four holes to come from 2 down to be 1 up was pretty good.”
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