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- Ryder Cup day two: US open up imposing lead on Saturday
  Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia kept Europe’s slim hopes alive.
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Padraig Harrington defends decision to leave Rory McIlroy out of foursomes
McIlroy had played 26 straight matches since making his debut at Celtic Manor in 2010.
Padraig Harrington still counting on Rory McIlroy despite foursomes omission
The European Ryder Cup captain indicated McIlroy would play the afternoon fourballs and said “we need him for the singles”.
Rory McIlroy reduced to a spectator as Europe struggle in Ryder Cup
The four-time major winner will not appear in the Saturday foursomes, with Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia sent out first again.
Ryder Cup day one: Rory McIlroy confident Europe can recover from 6-2 down
Padraig Harrington’s side lost both sessions on the opening day 3-1 and won just one match outright.
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Ryder Cup day one: Rory McIlroy backs Europe despite early struggles
The Northern Irishman lost twice in the same day for the first time and did not even reach the 16th hole.
Europe face mammoth challenge to retain Ryder Cup after poor opening day
Rory McIlroy stayed optimistic in Wisconsin, however, with the Northern Irishman saying his side ‘can come back from 6-2’.
Bryson DeChambeau adds power to United States after strong start by hosts
The hosts led 3-1 after the morning foursomes.
Bryson DeChambeau rewarded for 417-yard drive in afternoon fourballs
The American made eagle to draw him and partner Scottie Scheffler back to all-square.
Jordan Spieth almost ran into Lake Michigan playing shot from side of a bank
The grass on the bank was also ankle high and Spieth had no sight of the green from his position.
Advantage United States after opening session at Whistling Straits
The hosts made a good start to the 143rd Ryder Cup.
Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter off to nightmare start at Ryder Cup
But Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia were going rather better in their foursomes match at Whistling Straits.
Hostility in short supply as Europe tee off in the 43rd Ryder Cup
Visiting side have been on a charm offensive.
Sergio Garcia and Jon Rahm hit back after shaky Ryder Cup start
Home crowed were whipped into a frenzy as the tournament started.
Ryder Cup under way in front of raucous crowd at Whistling Straits
The biennial match between the United States and Europe was originally due to take place last year but was postponed by 12 months due to the pandemic.