Ryder Cup: Live updates, highlights and scores for Friday Foursomes
The 44th Ryder Cup is underway at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy, marking one of the most highly anticipated events in the golfing world. The first day of competition features the Friday morning Foursomes (alternate shot) format, with four exciting 2-vs.-2 matches that set the stage for an intense battle between Team USA and Team Europe.
In Match 1, the American duo of Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns is pitted against the formidable European team of Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. Match 2 sees Max Homa and Brian Harman representing the U.S. as they take on the European pair of Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Åberg. Match 3 features the American team of Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa facing off against Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka from Europe. Finally, Match 4 showcases the American power duo of Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay challenging the European star tandem of Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood.
The Ryder Cup is a prestigious biennial event that pits the best golfers from the United States against the top players from Europe. Both teams are vying for victory, with the U.S. Team aiming to secure 14 points to retain the Cup, while the European Team is seeking 14.5 points to win it.
The Ryder Cup has a rich history and tradition of fierce competition, sportsmanship, and passionate fan support. It's a unique event in golf, as it shifts the focus from individual play to team dynamics, where every shot and putt can make a difference in the overall outcome.
As the matches progress, golf fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see which team will emerge victorious in this epic showdown. The Ryder Cup always delivers thrilling moments, intense rivalries, and unforgettable performances that showcase the essence of team golf.
Stay tuned for live updates, highlights, and scores as the action unfolds at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, and witness golf history in the making as Team USA and Team Europe battle for Ryder Cup supremacy.
