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Europe Seizes Early Ryder Cup Lead at Bethpage as Security Tightens for Trump's Visit

Crowd access faltered after a reported power-line incident outside the course.

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Overview

  • Europe banked the first three points of the morning foursomes, with Rahm/Hatton winning 4&3, McIlroy/Fleetwood 5&4, and Åberg/Fitzpatrick 5&3, while Cantlay/Schauffele led Hovland/MacIntyre late.
  • President Trump was set to arrive before the afternoon fourballs, prompting heightened screening, early gate openings, and bans on items such as rangefinders, laptops and tablets.
  • Thousands of spectators faced long delays entering Bethpage Black, with shuttle backups and state troopers managing queues, and video showed a sparking power line that led officers to reroute an entrance.
  • USA Network/NBC’s Day 1 coverage drew widespread criticism for frequent commercials and missed shots, with pros Graeme McDowell and Byeong Hun An among those complaining.
  • The atmosphere featured jeers for European players and an unusually subdued first-tee roar, after an early jolt from Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas winning the opening hole.