It is the first time since 2009 that the USA have won the opening session.
LEXI THOMPSON STARRED as the United States romped to a clean sweep of the opening morning foursomes against Europe at the Solheim Cup in Spain on Friday.
Thompson and Megan Khang set the tone in the top match, winning the opening three holes against European rookies Linn Grant and Maja Stark. “It was a real honour to get to hit the first tee shot and Megan and I just kept swinging it well and we had a lot of fun,” said the 28 year-old.The second match was close all the way, but a winning birdie from Danielle Kang and Andrea Lee at the 17th proved decisive and was good enough for a one-hole win over Celine Boutier and Georgia Hall.The third match was also nip and tuck but Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz sneaked a one-up victory over the experienced Anna Nordqvist and Leona Maguire.
Hull, playing in her sixth Solheim Cup, was struggling with neck and upper back pain and was worked on by the physiotherapist on the practice range.
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