The Ryder Cup is finally here … and Europe has picked up right where they left off two years ago in Rome.
After Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas won the very first hole, Europe dominated pretty much the rest of the foursomes, winning three matches going away to take the early 3-0 lead. Only Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele gave the USA a point.
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After the morning play, Europe led 3-1.
Afternoon four-ball proved better 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 kept up its pace, 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 at the classic 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 (best ball)
All times ET
Jon Rahm/Sepp Straka (EUR) def. Scottie Scheffler/JJ Spaun (USA) 3&2
Tommy Fleetwood/Justin Rose (EUR) def. Ben Griffin/Bryson DeChambeau (USA) 1 UP
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 throughout 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
Stick with Yahoo Sports for all of the latest updates from Friday’s matches at the Ryder Cup:
