Team Europe took a 5.5-2.5 lead on Day 1 of the Ryder Cup to rock Team USA’s chances at Bethpage Black. Final hole drama saw Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose down Bryson DeChambeau and Ben Griffin in fourballs, though Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry were forced to settle for a half point against Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay.
Luke Donald will be delighted to have won the afternoon session after Europe dominated the opening foursomes session, quietening the home crowd to take a 3-1 lead. For the first time in Ryder Cup history, Europe scored the first three points away from home as Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton overcame a shaky start to beat USA stars DeChambeau and Justin Thomas 4&3, while McIlroy and Fleetwood surged to a 5&4 win over Collin Morikawa and Harris English.
