Ryder Cup: Spectators get on track for the start of the 2023 tournament
Like a pair of Vikings, Norway’s Viktor Hovland and Sweden’s Ludwig Aberg beat American duo Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka by the largest margin in modern Ryder Cup history as Europe’s rout of the United States continued on Saturday morning.
They showed no mercy, trampling the stunned Americans onto Marco Simone’s court to claim a stunning 9&7 victory in the second four-rounder of the morning. He surpassed the record of 7 and 6 for a four-man match in the biennial competition, which had been achieved three times.
Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood beat Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas 2&1 in a massive battle, before Max Homa and Brian Harman got the USA’s first win on the board against Seb Straka and Shane Lowry. But Jon Rahm’s goal on the 17th almost guaranteed Europe another point to take a 9½-2½ lead into the afternoon’s four balls.
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Jon Rahm and Terrell Hatton enjoy a tense win
Tyrrell Hatton praised his playing partner, saying: “It was tough mentally. I didn’t hit a great tee shot that dropped 14 and put us back and then a bad second shot on 15. It was tough at that point but this guy is like a highlight reel. It was unbelievable.” The shot he hit on 17 was out of this world.
Both players had a rest for the afternoon and reluctantly accepted their fate.
“As a competitor, you want to keep going, but we had a couple of teams that finished early and had a good rest,” Rahm said. “(I had) 35 high-intensity holes. We were up three players and quickly found ourselves tied with four players to go, so it was mentally exhausting. At the end of the day, Luke has to do what he thinks is best.
Jon Rahm and Terrell Hatton embrace on the 18th green
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Lawrence OstlereSeptember 30, 2023 at 11:26
Rory McIlroy discusses the European team room
“We talked last night about enjoying what we did yesterday but we came out without showing any mercy today and the way we started Ludwig and Viktor set the tone,” he said. “Happy to get another point in the European table.”
Tommy Fleetwood said he was honored to play alongside the Northern Irishman.
He said: “A lot of people on this planet dream of playing with Rory, and I was the one who had to do that for the past two mornings, and I’m happy to be part of the journey.” “There were a few hiccups here and there but we drilled the putts when we needed to and Rory bailed me out on the last two pitches there.”
Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood celebrate during day two
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Lawrence OstlereSeptember 30, 2023 at 11:21
Ryder Cup 2023 – Day 2
Another exciting morning for Europe, started by the victorious Scandinavian duo tearing apart Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka, and ending with Jon Rahm’s goal that almost decided the third game.
Between them, Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood eventually killed off Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, before Max Homa and Brian Harman got the United States’ first win on the board against Seb Straka and Shane Lowry.
This means Europe win 3-1, and they lead 9½ – 2½ in this afternoon’s four balls, which start in 10 minutes.
Lawrence OstlereSeptember 30, 2023 at 11:13
Match 4 result: Ram Hatton defeated Chauvel Cantlay 2&1
Ram is a gimme, so Chauvel has to halve his bet – he made a mistake! Europe wins 2&1
Lawrence OstlereSeptember 30, 2023 at 11:00
The four ball pairings were announced in the afternoon
BREAKING NEWS – Here’s how the four balls line up this afternoon:
11.25am GMT Hovland-Aberg vs Burns-Morikawa
11.40am: Fleetwood-Hoggard v Homa-Harman
11.55am: Rose McIntyre vs. Thomas Spieth
12:10 PM Fitzpatrick McIlroy vs. Cantlay Clark
Lawrence OstlereSeptember 30, 2023 at 10:59
Match 4: 1UP Rahm-Hatton x Scheufele-Cantlay (16)
Cantlay nearly matches Rahm with a beautiful trot that bounces once before rolling to about five feet. The United States is still alive here.
Lawrence OstlereSeptember 30, 2023 at 10:55
Match 4: 1UP Rahm-Hatton x Scheufele-Cantlay (16)
Jon Rahm almost hit his 17th shot! An amazing piece of iron gently pulls down the flag, rolling right next to the trophy. What a golfer.
Lawrence OstlereSeptember 30, 2023 at 10:54
Match 4: 1UP Rahm-Hatton x Scheufele-Cantlay (16)
Chauvel misses! Europe leads by one point, with three teams remaining.
Lawrence OstlereSeptember 30, 2023 at 10:53
Match 4: Rahm-Hatton A/S Scheufele-Cantlay (15)
It’s a right-to-left slingshot down the hill and Hatton nailed it! The pressure is now on Schauffele to keep up with him.
Lawrence OstlereSeptember 30, 2023 at 10:50
Match 4: Rahm-Hatton A/S Scheufele-Cantlay (15)
It is controlled by cantlay chip. Ram skips more than he would have liked. Both teams will have similar shots from around eight feet, but it is Hatton who comes out first…
Lawrence OstlereSeptember 30, 2023 at 10:48
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