Overview
- Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton beat Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas 4&3, Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood routed Collin Morikawa and Harris English 5&4, and Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Åberg toppled Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley 5&3.
- Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay secured the lone U.S. point with a 2-up win over Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland to prevent a morning sweep.
- Europe opened 3-0 on U.S. soil for the first time, and teams earning at least three points in the first session are 7-1 since 1991, underscoring the significance of the fast start.
- President Donald Trump attended the event at Bethpage Black with enhanced security in place, including an Air Force One flyover during the morning session.
- Afternoon fourballs began with U.S. lineup changes, including Scottie Scheffler partnering JJ Spaun and Patrick Cantlay joining Sam Burns, as the Americans seek to cut into Europe’s lead.