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Ryder Cup: Spectators sprint to course for start of 2023 tournament
Europe look to win back the Ryder Cup on Sunday in Rome with a 10.5-5.5 lead over the USA.
The drama of Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay’s match down the 18th at Marco Simone will live long in the memory. The American’s birdie-birdie-birdie finish was the perfect response to the furore surrounding a reported dispute within the USA team over a lack of financial incentive and the rumoured statement by not wearing a team cap.
An emotional McIlroy, who will play Sam Burns in Sunday singles, was seen arguing outside the clubhouse on Saturday evening, with Shane Lowry forced to calm his teammate. Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler lead their teams out in match one of a fascinating Sunday singles draw.
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Cantlay leads early
Justin Rose v Patrick Cantlay 1UP (2)
Well, he’s certainly made up for that short miss on the first as Cantlay pours in a 25-foot birdie at the second to take the lead. Not much Rose can do about that.
Ben Fleming1 October 2023 11:31
Rahm back ahead
1 UP Jon Rahm v Scottie Scheffler (4)
The Spaniard leaves it just short with his birdie effort but Scheffler still has work to do after racing his putt past the hole. The World No.1 can’t make the return putt and Europe are back ahead in the top match.
Ben Fleming1 October 2023 11:30
Europe up in match four
1UP Rory McIlroy v Sam Burns (1)
Burns makes a right meal of the first hole and is in the bunker after three. The American can’t get up and dow to save his par and it’s some early blue for Europe.
Ben Fleming1 October 2023 11:29
Viktor Hovland v Collin Morikawa A/S (2)
Not much doing at the second hold for either. Hovland has a decent look at a birdie for the hole putting through the fringe but his effort comes up just shy.
Ben Fleming1 October 2023 11:26
Scheffler draws level
Jon Rahm v Scottie Scheffler A/S (3)
The Spaniard is off line all the way through the hole as he finds himself in some thick greenside rough. From there, he can only hack out and can’t save par with a long-range effort.
Scheffler has two putts for the hole and lags his first putt up to the hole brilliantly. Back to all square in the top match.
Ben Fleming1 October 2023 11:19
Big miss from Cantlay
Justin Rose v Patrick Cantlay A/S (1)
Now that wasn’t expected. Almost a tap in but Cantlay races his birdie putt by to pass up on a golden opportunity. Rose taps in for his par and that’s a great half for Europe.
Ben Fleming1 October 2023 11:17
Rory McIlroy v Sam Burns
Rory comes out to a cauldron of noise on the first tee. His opponent, Burns is off first though but goes way right with his tee shot.
McIlroy is straight down the middle. He’s played the most holes of anyone so far this week but showing no signs of fatigue with that opening drive.
Ben Fleming1 October 2023 11:15
Third match under way
Justin Rose v Patrick Cantlay
Cantlay is in the mood. From the heart of the fairway to a few feet on the first green. Rose’s response comes up a bit short and he’ll have a task on his hands to tie the first.
Ben Fleming1 October 2023 11:08
Missed opportunity for Scheffler
1UP Jon Rahm v Scottie Scheffler (2)
Quality ball-striking on display early doors from Scheffler as he sticks it close from the fairway. He has a putt for the hole but leaves it short! Can’t be doing that Scottie…
Ben Fleming1 October 2023 11:04
Viktor Hovland v Collin Morikawa A/S (1)
Advantage America after the second shot as Morikawa produces a quality shot from the thick rough to give himself a great look at birdie.
Hovland’s effort from further back is an excellent one and just runs out of steam at the end. Morikawa for the hole but his effort just misses out to the right.
Ben Fleming1 October 2023 11:00
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