The United States made a strong start to the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on Friday as Jim Furyk’s men claimed a 3-1 lead.
Wins for Brooks Koepka with Tony Finau and Dustin Johnson alongside Rickie Fowler raised hopes of a repeat of the 2016 first-morning whitewash for the holders.
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🇪🇺 1#RyderCup pic.twitter.com/X20qJQLTeF— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 28, 2018
But after Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas edged out Tyrrell Hatton and Paul Casey, British Open champion Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood produced a late surge to down a misfiring Tiger Woods and Patrick Reed 3 and 1.
This putt from @TommyFleetwood1 was pivotal in getting Team Europe a crucial point on the board. 🇪🇺#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/4WQRzPrg4N
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 28, 2018
It is the Americans’ largest first-session lead in Europe since 1989.
The teams have been named for this afternoon’s Ryder Cup foursomes as Europe look to bounce back from a difficult morning against USA.
Afternoon foursomes at the #RyderCup…
🇪🇺🇺🇸 Match 1: Rose/Stenson vs. Fowler/Johnson
🇪🇺🇺🇸 Match 2: McIlroy/Poulter vs. Simpson/Watson
🇪🇺🇺🇸 Match 3: Garcia/Noren vs. Mickelson/DeChambeau
🇪🇺🇺🇸 Match 4: Fleetwood/Molinari vs. Spieth/Thomas pic.twitter.com/PI5SNKYdUd— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 28, 2018
