
Rory McIlroy described day one at the 2025 Ryder Cup as "a great day for Europe" after opening up a three-point lead over USA at Bethpage.
Europe made a stunning start in New York to quiet the rowdy home fans, with the defending champions winning the morning foursome session 3-1 before another commanding display in the afternoon in the four-balls to build a 5½-2½ lead.