Solheim Cup: Pettersen omits Leona Maguire and turns to Charley Hull

• Hull to partner Esther Henseleit in opening foursomes
• Charley and Esther are a good match. They are friends'

Suzann Pettersen has sprung a shock as Europe begin their defence of the Solheim Cup by omitting Leona Maguire for the opening foursomes session in Virginia.

Pettersen has turned to Charley Hull to lead Europe off at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on Friday morning. Hull and the European debutant Esther Henseleit will raise the curtain on the event against the world No 1, Kelly Korda, and Allisen Corpuz. Pettersen's faith in Hull comes after the 28-year-old was pictured lighting up a cigarette with the assistance of a spectator on Thursday.