The Ryder Cup is lastly right here … and Europe has picked up proper the place they left off two years in the past in Rome.
After Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas gained the very first gap, Europe dominated just about the remainder of the foursomes, profitable three matches going away to take the early 3-0 lead. Only Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele gave the USA some extent.
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After the morning play, Europe led 3-1.
Afternoon four-ball proved higher for the Americans, with Justin Thomas and Cameron Young setting the tone with a dominating 6&5 victory over Ludvig Åberg and Rasmus Højgaard. But Europe stored up its tempo, thanks to Tommy Fleetwood’s clutch play and Jon Rahm’s brilliance.
Bethpage Black is hosting the Ryder Cup for the first time, and ticket prices have been sky-high. President Donald Trump is on hand for the matches on Friday afternoon, too, which has led to an increase in security on the basic Long Island course.
Foursomes (alternate shot)
Jon Rahm/Tyrrell Hatton (EUR) def. Bryson DeChambeau/Justin Thomas (USA) 4&3
Ludvig Åberg/Matt Fitzpatrick (EUR) def. Scottie Scheffler/Russell Henley (USA) 5&4
Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood (EUR) def. Collin Morikawa/Harris English (USA) 5&3
Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay (USA) def. Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland (EUR) 2 UP
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Four-ball (greatest ball)
All instances ET
Jon Rahm/Sepp Straka (EUR) def. Scottie Scheffler/JJ Spaun (USA) 3&2
Ben Griffin/Bryson DeChambeau (USA) vs. Tommy Fleetwood/Justin Rose (EUR)
Cameron Young/Justin Thomas (USA) def. Ludvig Åberg/Rasmus Højgaard (EUR) 6&5
Sam Burns/Patrick Cantlay (USA) vs. Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry (EUR)
How to watch the Ryder Cup
NBC has the rights to the Ryder Cup all through the weekend.
Friday, Sept. 26
USA Network | 7 a.m. — 6 p.m. ET
Saturday, Sept. 27
NBC | 7 a.m. — 6 p.m. ET
Sunday, Sept. 28
NBC | 12 p.m. — 6 p.m. ET
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