Suzann Pettersen Has a Narrow Escape after Charley Hull's Wayward Approach Shot Almost Struck Her
- 8 months ago
Charley Hull almost struck Team Europe captain Suzann Pettersen with an approach shot during day two of the Solheim Cup.
Team USA led 7-5 heading into Saturday's afternoon session when Hull took her second shot on the eighth hole with her partner Leona Maguire 3 up against their opponents.
Pettersen showed great reflexes to duck out of the way in time to avoid getting hurt and was followed by a wave from the crowd to indicate that she was fine.
Hull went on to hit a superb approach shot which was followed by a brilliant birdie putt to go three up in the top match.
She endured a frustrating start to the tournament having been left out of Friday's afternoon four-balls, with Pettersen insisting that 'Charley is fine' during the end-of-day press conference.
The 27-year-old entered the Solheim Cup while recovering from a neck injury but always maintained she would be fully fit in time.
Team Europe lost the opening session for the first time since 2009 as Team USA stormed into a 4-0 lead on Friday morning.
Pettersen's side, who are chasing a historic third consecutive victory, fought back strongly to narrow the gap to 5-3 by the end of the day after a much improved showing in the afternoon.
Madelene Sagstrom and Gemma Dryburgh shared the spoils in their fourballs match against Rose Zhang and Megan Khang.
Team USA led 7-5 heading into Saturday's afternoon session when Hull took her second shot on the eighth hole with her partner Leona Maguire 3 up against their opponents.
Pettersen showed great reflexes to duck out of the way in time to avoid getting hurt and was followed by a wave from the crowd to indicate that she was fine.
Hull went on to hit a superb approach shot which was followed by a brilliant birdie putt to go three up in the top match.
She endured a frustrating start to the tournament having been left out of Friday's afternoon four-balls, with Pettersen insisting that 'Charley is fine' during the end-of-day press conference.
The 27-year-old entered the Solheim Cup while recovering from a neck injury but always maintained she would be fully fit in time.
Team Europe lost the opening session for the first time since 2009 as Team USA stormed into a 4-0 lead on Friday morning.
Pettersen's side, who are chasing a historic third consecutive victory, fought back strongly to narrow the gap to 5-3 by the end of the day after a much improved showing in the afternoon.
Madelene Sagstrom and Gemma Dryburgh shared the spoils in their fourballs match against Rose Zhang and Megan Khang.