European Dominance Shakes Up Ryder Cup Morning Session at Bethpage Black - (2025)

Updated: 20/10/2025

Ryder Cup enthusiasts were treated to a thrilling morning session at the prestigious Bethpage Black course in Farmingdale, N.Y. as the Europeans took a commanding lead, leaving the American fans stunned and the players on both sides battling it out for victory. The atmosphere was electric, with passionate crowds lining the fairways at the crack of dawn, eager to witness the clash between the top golfers from Europe and the United States.

As the tournament unfolded, it became evident that Team Europe was determined to neutralize one of America's biggest advantages – the boisterous crowd support. European fans, known for their enthusiastic chants and unwavering spirit, quickly made their presence felt, shushing the American cheers with their clever chants and vocal encouragement for their team.

European Domination in the Morning Matches

In the first four matches of the morning session, the Europeans asserted their dominance, clinching victories in three out of the four matchups. The formidable pairings of Rahm/Hatton, McIlroy/Fleetwood, and Åberg/Fitzpatrick showcased their skill and teamwork, outplaying their American counterparts and securing critical points for Team Europe.

The duo of Rahm and Hatton put on a masterclass performance, cruising to a convincing 4&3 victory over the American duo of DeChambeau and Thomas. Meanwhile, McIlroy and Fleetwood delivered a stellar 5&4 win against Morikawa and English, leaving the American fans in awe of their precision on the course. Åberg and Fitzpatrick further solidified Europe's lead with a dominant 5&3 triumph over the world No. 1 Scheffler and Henley.

Only one match went the distance, with Schauffele and Cantlay managing to hold on for a hard-fought 2-up victory over MacIntyre and Hovland. Despite the valiant effort by the American pair, it was clear that Team Europe had set the tone early on, putting the United States on the back foot and raising the stakes for the remainder of the tournament.

The Challenge for Team USA

With the Europeans gaining a significant advantage after the morning matches, the pressure mounted on Team USA to stage a comeback and rally the home crowd behind them. However, the American fans, who had initially arrived with high hopes and patriotic fervor, found themselves subdued by the relentless assault from the European supporters and the stellar performances of their team.

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