Overview
- Europe holds an 8.5–3.5 advantage after three sessions, extending control through Saturday morning at Bethpage Black.
- Luke Donald’s side won three of four foursomes matches on Saturday, with Rahm and Hatton defeating Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay 3 and 2.
- Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood beat Collin Morikawa and Harris English 3 and 2, and Viktor Hovland with Robert MacIntyre edged Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley 1 up.
- The United States’ lone morning win came from Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young over Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Aberg 4 and 2.
- President Donald Trump attended, drew mixed reactions, and prompted heightened security, though his visit did not shift the on-course momentum as Europe moved closer to the 14 points needed to retain the Cup.