Ryder Cup: Europe Dominates Day Two, Leaving U.S. on the Brink
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.- The American team faces a daunting uphill battle at the 45th Ryder Cup after suffering a brutal Saturday at Bethpage Black. Europe extended its commanding lead, winning three of four foursomes matches to move to 8.5-3.5, a margin that has led many to dub this contest the “Bethpage Black Blowout.”
For the third consecutive session, the U.S. team struggled to find a foothold. Worryingly for American hopes, only one of their losses even reached the 17th hole, highlighting a clear disparity in performance.A dramatic comeback now appears essential to avoid a possibly historic defeat – the first for a U.S. team on home soil as 2012, and the 11th in the last 15 Ryder Cups.
Europe’s dominance is especially noteworthy as they are only the second road team in Ryder Cup history to win all three opening sessions.
“Excited with where our team is, and we have to keep the foot down,” saeid a confident Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, reflecting the European team’s momentum.
The anchor match offered a glimmer of hope for the U.S., with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and
