USA whitewashed as Europe make dominant foursomes start
An inspired Jon Rahm led from the front as Europe emphatically drew first blood in their bid to regain the Ryder Cup with a 4-0 whitewashing of the US in the opening day foursomes in Rome.
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Vast crowds around first tee as Ryder Cup gets underway
ROME : America's world number one Scottie Scheffler got the 44th Ryder Cup underway in the morning foursomes on Friday as huge, colourful crowds brought a party atmosphere to the first tee under clear blue skies at the Marco Simone course in Rome.
Ryder Cup: Luke Donald calls on Europe’s players to write their own history
Europe captain Luke Donald urged his “fearless” players to write their own Ryder Cup history after showing faith in two of his rookies for the opening session in Rome.
Preview: Strong Europe side primed to take on highly ranked USA in Rome
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will both be in action in side-by-side matches in the opening session of foursomes of the Ryder Cup on Friday morning with McIlroy paired with Tommy Fleetwood and Lowry alongside the Austrian Sepp Straka.
Rahm and Hatton to launch Europe's Ryder Cup bid
(Corrects headline and intro to clarify that Europe seeking to reclaim, not retain title)
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy selected for early Ryder Cup action
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have both been selected for action on the opening morning of the Ryder Cup in Italy.
Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns to open Ryder Cup for Americans - ESPN
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — European team captain Luke Donald is hoping for a fast start at this week's Ryder Cup, which tees off Friday morning at Marco Simone outside Rome.
Horschel backs Thomas to prove Ryder Cup critics wrong
Billy Horschel has backed Justin Thomas to "stick it" to those who criticised his Ryder Cup wild card.