Late drama ensures Europe extend Ryder Cup lead to five
Europe led the USA 6.5-1.5 at the Ryder Cup in Rome after saving three fourballs matches late on Friday to deny an American fightback.
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Europe dominates United States, ties best Ryder Cup start - ESPN
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — No matter how hard the Americans might have tried on Friday, the European team simply wasn't going to let them win a match on the opening day of the 44th Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.
Europe equal first-day record lead in Ryder Cup masterclass against USA
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both contributed handsomely while Jon Rahm cemented his status as Spain's latest Ryder Cup superstar as Europe claimed a record-equalling five-point lead on an extraordinary opening day in Rome.
Zach Johnson branded 'a disgrace' for Ryder Cup humiliation as 2 big Team USA decisions blamed for day one embarrassment
Team USA failed to win a match on Day One at the Ryder Cup for the first time ever - and one decision in particular from captain Zach Johnson has been branded "a disgrace."
Ryder Cup will boost Italian golf says federation head
ROME : Rome's hosting of the Ryder Cup for the first time this week should provide a boost to the golf movement in Italy, the president of the country's federation said on Friday, as the tournament bathed in the world's sporting spotlight.
Hot-putting Fitzpatrick finally gets that Ryder Cup feeling
ROME : Matt Fitzpatrick could be forgiven if he didn’t quite join the Ryder Cup love-in during the build up to this week' event in Rome having had personally deflating experiences as part of two huge away defeats in his previous appearances.
Akpabio, Edidiong win International Pairs, to represent Nigeria in Portugal
Usenobong Akpabio and Edidiong Idiong were victorious in Uyo and will be representing Nigeria at the world finals of International Pairs billed for Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort in Portugal in November.
Golf: Aditi Ashok Stays T-2, Women's Team Third; Anirban Lahiri 9th In Men's Section At Asian Games
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok continued to stay in medal contention in the individual event as she was just one shot behind the leader at tied second in the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday. In the process, she also kept the Indian women's team in the race for another medal at the West Lake International course. Aditi (67-66) was one behind Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol (67-65) while the Indian women's team is lying third behind China and Thailand. India has never won an Asian Games medal in the women's section.