Europe will have to exceed their ‘Miracle at Medinah’ heroics to retain the Ryder Cup with USA taking an 11-5 lead into Sunday’s action at Whistling Straits.
The United States take a 6-2 lead into Saturday’s foursomes after winning both of Friday's sessions 3-1 at Whistling Straits to open their biggest lead over Europe after day one of a Ryder Cup.
Tyrrell Hatton insists the European team are “never out of the fight” after his last-hole birdie provided a bright spot on an otherwise chastening opening day of the 43rd Ryder Cup.
A spiky Brooks Koepka did little to enhance the image that all is harmonious in the United States team after sidestepping questions about his relationship with long-time rival Bryson DeChambeau and then taking a swipe at the media.
Sergio Garcia might boast the greatest Ryder Cup points haul of all time but believes his tally of 25.5 means nothing going onto the first tee at Whistling Straits on Friday.
