“Super proud” Bryson DcChambeau on Team USA’s performance in the opening day of Ryder Cup
Follow all the action as Europe attempt to pull off the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history at Whistling Straits on Sunday.
Padraig Harrington’s side head into the singles 11-5 down, despite a valiant display yesterday afternoon to take two points from the fourballs. Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia were magnificent once again and have won all three of their matches together, while Shane Lowry holed an immense 12ft putt on the 18th green under extreme pressure to secure a full point for Team Europe. The damage, in truth, though, had already been done after the USA dominated the morning foursomes once again, taking the session 3-1 to leave Europe staring down the barrel of a lopsided defeat. That much was apparent when Justin Thomas began drinking a beer and celebrating in front of the grandstand on the first tee.
It means the USA require just three and a half points from this afternoon’s 12 matches to claim victory. The opening match pits Olympic champion Xander Schauffle (3-0) against an offbeat Rory McIlroy (0-3). Bryson DeChambeau faces Sergio Garcia in another tantalising match-up, while Dustin Johnson will attempt to go 5-0 for the week when he faces Paul Casey. Follow all the latest updates from all 12 matches live below:
Ryder Cup 2021: Patrick Cantlay 4&2 defeat Shane Lowry
The landslide is truly beginning now. Cantlay cleans up on the 16th green to condemn Lowry to defeat. The Tour champion has been brilliant this week.
Tom Kershaw26 September 2021 20:50
Ryder Cup 2021: Scottie Scheffler 4&3 defeat Jon Rahm
The first of what is sure to be many US points go up on the board as Scheffler rolls in his putt on the 15th.
Tom Kershaw26 September 2021 20:49
Ryder Cup 2021: Xander Schauffele defeated by Rory McIlroy 3&2
Rory McIlroy: “I’ve never cried or got emotional over what I’ve done as an individual. I couldn’t give a s***.”
Tom Kershaw26 September 2021 20:47
Ryder Cup 2021: Xander Schauffele defeated by Rory McIlroy 3&2
McIlroy breaks down in tears during his post-round interview and stresses how much he’s loved being part of the European team.
Tom Kershaw26 September 2021 20:42
Ryder Cup 2021: Xander Schauffele defeated by Rory McIlroy 3&2
McIlroy wraps up victory over Schauffele. Sadly, it might be Europe’s only one. Nevertheless, it’s a valiant performance by the Northern Irishman after such a wretched performance on Friday and Saturday. A par completes a 3&1 victory at the 16th green.
Tom Kershaw26 September 2021 20:38
Ryder Cup 2021: Dustin Johnson 2UP vs Paul Casey
Johnson birdies the 10th to go 2UP on Casey. He’s on track to become just the third player in history to go 5-0 at a Ryder Cup.
Tom Kershaw26 September 2021 20:25
Ryder Cup 2021: Justin Thomas 3UP vs Tyrrell Hatton
Thomas has two putts to win the 8th hole but he only needs one. He drains a huge putt from the fringe and he’s now 3UP on Hatton, who’s struggling badly.
Tom Kershaw26 September 2021 20:23
Ryder Cup 2021: Bryson DeChambeau 2UP vs Sergio Garcia
DeChambeau misjudges his tee-shot at the 12th and the ball sails over the back of the green. The lie is horrendous and he duffs the chip short of the green. He needs to hole out for par and, while it’s an excellent shot, the ball doesn’t fall. The hole is conceded and the American’s lead is cut down to two.
Tom Kershaw26 September 2021 20:21
Ryder Cup 2021: Xander Schauffele vs Rory McIlroy 3UP
The end might be near, but McIlroy is at least closing in on a point. He holes a huge putt at the 14th to put the pressure on Schauffele, who now has around 10ft just to half. The American can’t make it and McIlroy is three up with four to play.
Tom Kershaw26 September 2021 20:09
Ryder Cup 2021: Scottie Scheffler 4UP vs Jon Rahm
Scheffler is playing brilliantly and takes full advantage of Rahm’s mistake at the 11th. He’s back to four.
Tom Kershaw26 September 2021 19:58