Ryder Cup day two: Europe aim to build on record-equalling start
The hosts have a five-point lead after Friday’s action in Rome.
The hosts have a five-point lead after Friday’s action in Rome.
The home side also staged three dramatic comebacks in the afternoon fourballs to ensure the United States failed to win a single match in the day.
Europe had a tremendous start.
The hosts claimed a record-equalling five-point lead.
Europe built a five-point lead after the opening day of the Ryder Cup.
The home side swept an opening session for the first time.
Lowry combined with Sepp Straka for a 2&1 win over Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa.
Fitzpatrick had failed to win a point in five matches across his previous two Ryder Cups.
The home side never trailed at any point in all four matches.
HS2 Ltd boss Mark Thurston leaves his role on Friday.
The lead was soon doubled as Viktor Hovland and rookie Ludvig Aberg enjoyed victory.
Jon Collenette has stepped up to become the new Sylvans Priaulx head coach, with Mike Garnett set to leave the island in December.
One fan shouted “you stink Scottie” as the American took his first shot on the opening hole in Rome.
He chipped in from the fringe to birdie the first.
Scottie Scheffler hits the first ball of the 2023 Ryder Cup in front of packed stands.