GURNEE, Ill. – England was the story of the day in the UL International Crown, sweeping the Americans in an upset.
Charley Hull was the player of the day, leading the way with a tour de force performance.
England’s Hull and Mel Reid combined to defeat Stacy Lewis and Gerina Piller, 2 and 1, in one fourball match Thursday at the Merit Club. Jodi Ewart Shadoff and Holly Clyburn defeated Cristie Kerr and Lexi Thompson, 2 and 1, in the other.
Hull made six birdies and an eagle and was 8 under on her own card through 17 holes of the best-ball format.