Summary
Team USA started the Ryder Cup as favorites but struggled early as Team Europe led 3-1 after the first set of matches. Michael Jordan expressed concern about the team's performance. Europe showed a strong start, winning the first three matches, which had never happened on American soil before.
Key Facts
- Team USA was favored to win the Ryder Cup, held at Bethpage Black Golf Course in New York.
- Team Europe led 3-1 after the Friday morning matches.
- Michael Jordan voiced concerns about Team USA's early performance.
- This is the first time Europe won the first three matches on American soil.
- Europe's team composition was similar to their team from two years ago.
- Europe won their matches with more holes to spare compared to Team USA.
- Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton defeated Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas, 4 & 3.
- In the morning session, Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele earned the only point for Team USA with a 2-up victory.
