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Justin Rose celebrates on the 18th after halving the hole to leave Europe with a five-point lead over the United States

Europe storm into record-equalling five-point lead on first day of Ryder Cup

The home side swept an opening session for the first time.

Shane Lowry helped Europe make a dream start on the opening morning of the Ryder Cup

Shane Lowry ‘lost it’ before even teeing off as Europe make dream start

Lowry combined with Sepp Straka for a 2&1 win over Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa.

Europe’s Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy celebrate on the 2nd during the Fourballs on day one of the 44th Ryder Cup in Rome

Matt Fitzpatrick enjoys Ryder Cup birdie run as Europe continue momentum

Fitzpatrick had failed to win a point in five matches across his previous two Ryder Cups.

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood sealed a clean sweep for Europe

Europe complete Ryder Cup foursomes clean sweep to take 4-0 lead over USA

The home side never trailed at any point in all four matches.

Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton claim first point as Europe dominate USA in Rome

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

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Europe dreams as Fleetwood Mac helps them to hot start

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

Zach's dicey gambit doubting Thomas, Spieth and Koepka

Zach’s dicey gambit doubting Thomas, Spieth and Koepka

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…

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Viktor Hovland ignites European charge at Ryder Cup

He chipped in from the fringe to birdie the first.

The crowds were out early for the start of the Ryder Cup in Rome (PA) and Country Club

Ryder Cup under way with Europe’s ‘Team Angry’ keeping calm early on

Scottie Scheffler hits the first ball of the 2023 Ryder Cup in front of packed stands.

Luke Donald leads Europe in the 2023 Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup day one: Luke Donald puts faith in his rookies as the action starts

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

Luke Donald

Ryder Cup: Luke Donald calls on Europe’s players to write their own history

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

Team Europe’s Matt Fitzpatrick

Team Europe split on ‘revenge’ mission but united in quest for Ryder Cup glory

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

Viktor Hovland plays a shot

Viktor Hovland aces par-four fifth as Europe’s players prepare for the Ryder Cup

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

Luke Donald

This is your time – Luke Donald drives Europe with emotion ahead of Ryder Cup

The biennial contest begins in Rome on Friday.

Ryder Cup Renaissance?

Ryder Cup Renaissance?

Make the bi-annual tussle even more memorable and pressure packed.

Behind the Architectural Curtain - 44th Ryder Cup Matches

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 44th Ryder Cup Matches Pt.1

Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Par-71, 7,181 Yards

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 44th Ryder Cup Matches Pt.2

Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Par-71, 7,181 Yards

Shane Lowry in action

Shane Lowry admits to emotional week as family messages relayed before Ryder Cup

The tactic of having messages from family relayed in meetings during the build-up has been well used in the past by both sides.

Luke Donald during a press conference

No guarantees on tattoo – Luke Donald not promising ink if Europe win Ryder Cup

Thomas Bjorn vowed to get a tattoo if Europe beat the United States in 2018, and followed through on his word three months later.

Ryder Cup Reckoning

Ryder Reckoning

Can the USA squad break a 30-year drought and win on European soil? Can the European team adjust from the drubbing two years ago? How…