"As Yogi Berra would say, it was déjà vu all over again for the US skipper as Luke Donald's Europe won the foursomes session 3-1 for the second day running to extend their lead to five points - 3.5 to 8.5 - in the race to the 14 they need to retain the trophy and the 14.5 required for the first away win by any side since 2012."
"There was pressure on world number one Scottie Scheffler to step up and while he was better on the greens alongside Russell Henley in the anchor match, Scotland's Robert MacIntyre showed why he's become one of the world's top players over the past two years. The Scot inspired Viktor Hovland, and while they lost a 2-up lead by the 13th, a birdie at the 14th, set up by MacIntyre's towering tee shot to five feet, restored Europe's lead."
"While New York-born rookie Cameron Young proved an excellent foil for Bryson DeChambeau and they claimed a 4&2 win over Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Aberg in the top match, Europe proved too good for Bradley's troops in the demanding alternate shot format. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood subdued the crowd early and were six-under in their 3&2 victory over Harris English and Collin Morikawa"
Europe extended a five-point lead after winning the second-day foursomes 3-1 at Bethpage Black, moving to 8.5 points against the USA's 3.5. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood defeated Harris English and Collin Morikawa 3&2, while Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton also won 3&2. Viktor Hovland and Robert MacIntyre secured a 1-up victory after a late birdie and a crucial putt, and Cameron Young paired with Bryson DeChambeau to beat Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Aberg 4&2. Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley showed improved putting but could not prevent Europe dominating the alternate-shot format. US fans directed crude abuse at McIlroy during play.
Read at Irish Independent
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