Continental comparison
Europe’s top golfer at the Ryder Cup before victory in the USA
On the second day of the Ryder Cup, Europe’s top golfer show their class and expanded the lead to the host all day. The title defense is tangible, the USA is threatened with a debacle.
After an emotional and intensive second day, the European Ryder Cup team has excellent chances of the first away win in the prestigious golf competition in 13 years. Thanks to the outstanding achievements on the second day, the team around leader Rory McIlroy goes with an 11.5: 4.5 lead to the final day at the Black Course in the Bethpage State Park on Long Island and is facing defense. According to US media, there has been no seven-point lead since 1975 before the individually on the last day of the competition. To defend the title, Europeans are already 2.5 points from the twelve games on Sunday.
In the group around Justin Rose/Tommy Fleetwood and Scottie Scheffler/Bryson Decimbeau, there were verbal arguments between Rose, Dechamea and a Caddy that caused some unrest. “I may not have been as friendly as I could have been,” said Rose about the moment when he complained about the walk of the Caddy, while he was preparing his putet. As a result, the emotions cooked up.
At that time, the Americans around the most world ranking Scheffler were significantly behind and lost after 16 lanes. “This is a moment in two days with a lot and a lot of great golf. That happens, that’s half as wild,” said Fleetwood. Dechambeau and Scheffler initially did not want to speak to the media.
Americans play well – Europeans play better
In the afternoon, the development of the first day and Saturday morning continued at the gates of New York – Europeans are the better team this year. Mcilroy and Fleetwood, Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton as well as Robert Macintyre and Viktor Hovland won their matches against the Americans. Only Decambeau and Cameron Young got a point for the hosts.
In the afternoon, only the duo from JJ Spaun and Xander Schauffele was successful against Rahm and Sepp Straka. McIlroy and Shane Lowry, Hatton with Matt Fitzpatrick as well as Rose and Fleetwood won their matches and further expanded the lead. “They play incredible golf. They make many birdies – we don’t,” Schauffele commented on the demonstration of power of the guests.
The fans became calmer and calmer during the day, and Europeans played too strongly. However, Mcilroy, number two of the Golf world, had to listen to a lot. In view, it seemed to disturb him increasingly. “I am not in the position to judge that. Others should do that whether they have exaggerated it,” he said to a question. “It was intense. I’ve never experienced something like that. I love it, so I get up in the morning,” said his partner Lowry. “We still have a job to do. We obviously have a large tour, but we have to keep our foot on the gas.”
As the defending champion Europe, 14 points are already enough for a new victory in the Ryder Cup. The United States, on the other hand, would need at least 14.5 points after the singles on Sunday.
On the opening day, the European team had already earned a 5.5: 2.5 lead under the eyes of US President and hobby golfer Donald Trump. Two years ago, the Europeans in Rome clearly defeated the Americans with 16.5: 11.5 points. There was a victory in the USA for McIlroy and Co. last in 2012 – it was the “Miracle of Medinah”.
dpa
