# Golf: Team Europe secured a strong 5.5 to 2.5 lead over the United States on the first day of the Ryder Cup at the Bethpage Black course in New York. The visitors dominated the morning foursomes with a 3-1 lead, highlighted by impressive victories from Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, and Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood. Though the US team, energized by a vocal home crowd, fought back in the afternoon fourballs, Europe won the session 2.5-1.5 to extend their advantage.
Golf: Team Europe take commanding lead in Ryder Cup against the United States