The Americans have been relaxed ever since they arrived Monday on the southern tip of Sweden, perhaps knowing their team is essentially the same as last year, and realizing that all of the pressure is squarely on Europe.
"We're a little more calm being away because the hubbub isn't about us," Kelly Robbins said. "When we're in the States, the pressure is enormous. When you come over here, you get excited ... and you know it's not going to be easy for them."
Robbins and Beth Daniel, two of the best ball-strikers on the LPGA Tour, will lead off in the alternate-shot session against Davies and Carin Koch, the best putter for Europe.
Four alternate-shot matches will be followed by four best-ball matches, with the same format today and then 12 singles tomorrow.
The US needs only 14 points to retain the cup.
"The hardest thing is momentum," Juli Inkster said. "If they get on a roll and get the crowd behind them, it's tough. We've got to wear ear plugs."
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