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Europe take control as US get no Trump boost
Bangkok Post
|September 28, 2025
>>FARMINGDALE: Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood struck twice as Europe stormed to a three-point lead on the opening day of the Ryder Cup on Friday, overwhelming the United States despite President Donald Trump's high-profile visit.
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MAIN TORMENTOR: Team Europe's Jon Rahm, left, talks with Sepp Straka during the four-ball matches.
(PHOTO: AP)
Europe dominated the morning with three commanding foursomes victories for a 3-1 cushion, then added 2.5 more points in the afternoon four-balls to tighten their grip on Bethpage Black, finishing the day with a 5.5-2.5 advantage.
"Incredible day," Europe captain Luke Donald said. "Winning this morning was huge for us. Guys grinded to win the session this afternoon. Love where we are. I'm so proud of these guys."
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and US star Bryson DeChambeau lost twice in a key blow to the American cause.
"No matter who it is, the scoreboard is what counts," Fleetwood said. "We felt very prepared. To have gotten off to a good start feels great."
US captain Keegan Bradley, who said he expected a turnaround when Trump arrived to watch in the afternoon, was searching for answers.
This story is from the September 28, 2025 edition of Bangkok Post.
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