Ryder Cup

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Luke Donald

What could Friday’s Ryder Cup action mean for the next two days in Rome?

Europe had a tremendous start.

Brooks Koepka shakes hands with Jon Rahm

‘Act like a child’ – Brooks Koepka takes aim at Jon Rahm as US struggle in Rome

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

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Ryder Cup day one: Record-equalling start is fantastic news for Europe

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

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.

Novak Djokovic at the Ryder Cup

Djokovic, Bale and Sainz among stars to take on Ryder Cup match in Rome

The 44th Ryder Cup begins on Friday.

Behind the Architectural Curtain - 44th Ryder Cup Matches

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

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