FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — By lunchtime on Day 1, the U.S. Ryder Cup team had dug itself a hole.
The Americans were blown out in the first three foursomes matches, with only Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele winning, taking a 3–1 deficit to the afternoon. And matters got worse in the afternoon, as the Americans fell behind another point in four-balls.
