Summary
Phil Mickelson supported Team USA and its captain, Keegan Bradley, despite challenges at the Ryder Cup. Europe gained a significant lead over the USA, winning several matches. Changes in afternoon team compositions occurred due to a player injury.
Key Facts
- Phil Mickelson expressed confidence in Team USA during the Ryder Cup despite their lagging score.
- Europe led with an 8.5-3.5 score after sweeping the morning matches.
- Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood won against USA team members twice.
- Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton defeated Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay.
- Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland secured a victory over Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley.
- Keegan Bradley retained the previous team pairings despite criticism.
- Viktor Hovland was pulled from afternoon matches due to a neck injury, leading to team adjustments.
