Summary
On the first day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Europe took a strong lead over Team USA. Europe won three out of four matches, but Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay's win in the last match gave Team USA a point. President Donald Trump arrived at the event to support the U.S. team.
Key Facts
- Europe won three out of the first four matches on Day 1 of the Ryder Cup.
- Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton of Europe defeated Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas 4&3.
- Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick won against Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley 5&3.
- Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood beat Collin Morikawa and Harris English 5&4.
- Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay won the final match 2&1, preventing a total European sweep.
- U.S. team member Keegan Bradley expressed hope for a comeback.
- President Donald Trump and his granddaughter visited Bethpage to support Team USA.
- Trump's arrival increased security and brought energy to the event.
