Ryder Cup

The resulting five-point lead equalled the largest in the contest’s history

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…

Europe had a tremendous start.

Europe built a five-point lead after the opening day of the Ryder Cup.

The hosts claimed a record-equalling five-point lead.

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.

The lead was soon doubled as Viktor Hovland and rookie Ludvig Aberg enjoyed victory.

One fan shouted “you stink Scottie” as the American took his first shot on the opening hole in Rome.

USA captain Zach Johnson leaves out Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka for Thursday’s AM foursomes. A wise move or the start of mindless…

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.

Ludvig Aberg and Sepp Straka are be in action for Europe in the morning foursomes.

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will kick-off Europe’s campaign in the early hours of Friday morning.

The record 19-9 defeat by the United States at Whistling Straits was a humbling experience.

The world number four – at the second attempt – produced a hole-in-one the day before the tournament gets under way.

The biennial contest begins in Rome on Friday.