The 45th edition of the Ryder Cup is currently underway at Bethpage Black, with intense action unfolding. Luke Donald’s Team Europe is determined to defend the Samuel Ryder trophy they secured in a convincing victory back in 2023. They made a strong start by winning the Friday foursomes session 3-1.
President Donald Trump made an appearance as Keegan Bradley’s Team USA aimed to mount a comeback in the afternoon four-balls session. However, Team Europe extended their lead by winning the session 2½-1½, finishing Day One with a commanding 5½-2½ advantage, led by impressive performances from Rory McIlroy and his teammates.
Day Two follows the same format, featuring morning foursomes and afternoon four-balls. Fans are eager to see if Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood can replicate their successful partnership or if competitors like Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler will shake things up.
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As the second day kicks off, anticipation is high. The duo of Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young will face Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick at 12:10pm. If you’re wondering how the Ryder Cup scoring works, rest assured that a total of 28 points are up for grabs, with the winning team needing to reach 14.5 points. In the case of a draw, Team Europe would retain the trophy following their victory in Rome two years ago.
The Ryder Cup spans three days, with foursomes and four-balls played on Friday and Saturday, while Sunday features 12 singles matches. Each match contributes one point to the winning team or is halved if drawn.
On Day One, US President Donald Trump joined the event at Bethpage Black, where he expressed confidence in Team USA despite being behind. Keegan Bradley, Team USA’s captain, commended his team’s performance and remained optimistic about their prospects moving forward.
Looking back at past Ryder Cup events, a notable contrast was observed at this year’s tournament. Unlike the controversy in 2023, gestures of sportsmanship prevailed, exemplified by Rory McIlroy shaking hands with Patrick Cantlay’s caddie following a close shot.
Team Europe’s captain, Luke Donald, praised his team’s performance on Day One, emphasizing the importance of their strong start and the momentum gained from the morning victories. As the tournament progresses, Team Europe remains in a favorable position, building on their successes.
As the Ryder Cup continues, stay tuned to Mirror Sport’s live coverage for the latest updates and developments from Bethpage Black. Team Europe’s commanding lead sets the stage for an exciting second day of play, with Team USA under pressure to mount a comeback, particularly in the upcoming afternoon foursomes.
