ST LEON-ROT, Germany — Another remarkable display by teenager Charley Hull and a wonder shot from Carlota Ciganda were the highlights of a rain-marred first day as Europe snatched a 4-2 lead over the U.S. at the Solheim Cup on Friday.
Hull, who stole the show as a 17-year-old when Europe won the biennial event for the second edition in a row in Colorado two years ago, won both her matches at the St Leon-Rot Golf Club to spearhead her team's push for a hat-trick of victories.
The Englishwoman and compatriot Melissa Reid started the day with a 2 and 1 foursomes triumph over Michelle Wie and Brittany Lincicome before Hull combined with Frenchwoman Gwladys Nocera to defeat Alison Lee and Angela Stanford 3 and 2 in the fourballs.