Europe hold off American fightback to win the Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy fought back tears of joy instead of disappointment after contributing a career-best performance to help Europe regain the Ryder Cup on a 16.5-11.5 score. McIlroy’s singles victory over Sam Burns ensured he won four matches in the biennial contest for the first time as Luke Donald’s side inflicted a seventh straight away defeat on the United States.

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USA start fightback as Europe remain in control – Ryder Cup

Europe need just four points from the final day’s 12 singles matches to complete their revenge mission in Rome and regain the Ryder Cup. Luke Donald’s side began the day five ahead and extended their advantage after edging the Saturday foursomes session, only for Team USA to claim three points in the fourballs and cut the gap to 10.5-5.5 at Marco Simone GC.

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Record win sees Europe continue charge towards victory – Ryder Cup

Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg stormed to a record Ryder Cup victory that left world number one Scottie Scheffler in tears as Europe surged further ahead. Europe won three of the four morning foursomes in Rome to stretch their lead over the United States to 9½-2½. Hovland, and rookie Aberg, aided by some poor play by Scheffler and Brooks Koepka, romped to a 9&7 triumph.

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Europe equal first-day record in Ryder Cup against USA

Europe hold a “sensational” 6½-1½ lead over the United States after a stunning opening day of the Ryder Cup in Rome. The hosts swept the morning session for the first time to race into a 4-0 lead and held off a spirited US fightback to win 2½ -1½ in the afternoon.

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Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton to lead out Europe in Friday foursomes – Ryder Cup

Europe’s quest to reclaim the Ryder Cup will be lead out by Masters champion Jon Rahm who will partner Tyrrell Hatton in tomorrow’s opening foursome match against Team USA’s Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns. Irish eyes will keenly watch the foursome action with both Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy selected to play.

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