Ryder Cup: How day one unfolded and what is to come on day two

Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose were out for revenge after suffering defeat to Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed in the foursomes and didn’t disappoint as they enjoyed a 5&4 victory over their opponents. 

With the first blue on the board Sergio Garcia and Rafa Cabrera-Bello followed suit by beating JB Holmes and Ryan Moore 3&2, with Rory McIlroy and Thomas Pieters beating Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar 3&2 to restore Europe’s confidence and pride. 

Europe couldn’t pull level though after a superb display from Brooks Koepka and Brandt Snedeker saw the US maintain their lead with a 5&4 win against Danny Willet and Martin Kaymer. 

Speaking after Europe’s fight back Darren Clarke told Sky Sports, “I’m massively proud of them.They were bitterly disappointed at lunchtime but the guys came out this afternoon and the golf was scintillating.”

As holders Europe need 14 out of a maximum of 28 points to retain the Ryder Cup, while the United States need 14.5 points to win the trophy back.

Day two promises to be just as eye catching as the first and Clarke has opted for a different approach to his morning foursomes pairings. 

We are really looking forward to seeing what Chris Wood and Matt Fitzpatrick can do in their first ever Ryder Cup outings and Clarke’s decision to pair them with the experience of Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson respectively is a well thought-out plan.