Friday’s action begins with four foursomes (alternate shot) matches at 07:05 (12:05 BST).
After the Americans won both of their foursomes matches in the previous year’s competition, world number one Korda is paired with Allisen Corpuz once again, while seasoned English player Hull is teamed with rookie German Esther Henseleit.
Suzann Pettersen, captain of Europe, remarked, “It’s nice to get Charley going; she doesn’t like to sit around and wait.”
The rationale for releasing Korda first, according to her US counterpart Stacy Lewis, was straightforward.
“I wanted to send experience out there first, and the world champion and a pairing are the best.”
Last year, the United States won the first session at Finca Cortesin 4-0, but Europe rallied for a 14–14 draw.
As holder, the US needs 14½ points to win the title they last won in 2017, while Europe needs 14 points to keep the trophy for a record-breaking fourth time.
Leaving out Maguire: “a tough call” In the second game, Celine Boutier of France, the team’s top-ranked player at number ten in the world, and another European rookie, Albane Valenzuela, are both substituted out.
“Let’s send them out and experience it,” Pettersen said, explaining her choice to introduce both of her new players to the game in the first session.
