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Hamilton: Great start for Europe in the Ryder Cup
Tom Hamilton reviews the opening morning of the Ryder Cup as Europe takes a 4-0 lead over the USA.
Team USA and Team Europe face off on the first day of the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.
Stories abound, but one story stands out from the crowd: America’s 30-year period without a win on European soil. Europe has had six straight victories outside the United States, with the Americans’ last win abroad coming in September 1993 at the Bell Tower in Warwickshire, England.
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Team USA is off to a bit of a rocky start, with Europe on a four-game winning streak in the first round, but there is still time for the USA to come back, and there is plenty to see on and off the field with both teams winning. Above Rome.
Here are some of the best moments from the Ryder Cup:
Ram comes clutch
Do you need someone to connect things with the number 18? Jon Rahm is your guy.
Hovland birds 18
Viktor Hovland finished his first tour in epic fashion.
Famous fans
Novak Djokovic and Gareth Bale were present for the tournament.
Just missed it
Jon Rahm came agonizingly close to blowing a hole in this shot.
We are all fitzness
Matt Fitzpatrick was locked in the first round, and Rory McIlroy was feeling some type of way.
Rookie error
Nicolai Hougaard almost forgot two essential tools needed to make his Ryder Cup debut: his racket and his passport.
On the track, however, Hooggaard looks like a veteran.
Ace Hovland
Training tour for Viktor Hovland? Light work.
National positions
American golfers and fans alike adorn the country’s colors. Earlier in the week, Sam Burns showed off his new patriotic look.
When in Rome
The Spanish stands served as a scenic backdrop before the tournament.
Different tastes
Viktor Hovland listens to metal music in preparation for the match… and if his teammates’ reactions are anything to go by, that makes him unique in the Ryder Cup.
Red carpet look
Golfers and significant others were on standby at a pre-tournament party.
Viktor Hovland, who is single, decided to keep Europe vice-captain José María Olazábal instead.
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