"Bethpage Black became Bethpage blue. Europe had waited 21 years to lead at the end of a Ryder Cup's opening day on American soil. In 2004, they romped to victory at Oakland Hills. There should be no sense of a similar procession for Luke Donald and his 2025 contingent. Nonetheless, the strength of Europe's early performance in New York felt hugely significant. It is Keegan Bradley, the US captain,"
"who does not have his troubles to seek. Europe won two sessions out of two, including five of the first six matches. We have only played 28% of the points, said a bullish Bradley. This is first quarter. We've still got three quarters to go. I've got a lot of faith in my boys. As shadows lengthened, the final joust of the day became the most captivating. Rory McIlroy and Shane"
"Lowry faced Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns in a fourball contest that ebbed and flowed quite wonderfully. Europe had taken the foursome element by 3-1, with two more points subsequently secured. Bradley was cheered only by Cameron Young and Justin Thomas dismissing Ludvig Aberg and Rasmus Hjgaard. Could Cantlay and Burns spare some blushes? Lowry, McIlroy and Burns had putts for threes on the last. The score could flip between"
Europe seized early control of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, winning both opening sessions and five of the first six matches to lead on American soil. Keegan Bradley framed the deficit as only a first quarter and expressed faith in his players despite the slow start. A tense late fourball between Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns included several make-or-miss moments and a 12ft McIlroy attempt that narrowly missed. Luke Donald's side secured momentum heading into Saturday morning foursomes, while Scottie Scheffler endured a poor day.
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