Europe Leads Ryder Cup 11.5-5.5; McIlroy Stars

Team Europe dominated the opening two days at Bethpage Black, becoming the first away side to win the first four Ryder Cup sessions and taking an 11.5-5.5 lead into Sunday’s singles. Rory McIlroy posted 3.5 points from four team matches, including a 5&4 foursomes win with Tommy Fleetwood and a 2‑up fourballs victory alongside Shane Lowry. McIlroy and Lowry endured sustained abuse from sections of the crowd, and tempers flared on Saturday with on‑course confrontations involving Justin Rose, Bryson DeChambeau and caddies that prompted criticism of broadcasters for dwelling on incidents. McIlroy has pledged to captain Luke Donald that he will stay focused on team goals as Europe chases a rare U.S. victory. Europe’s dominant team performance has put them firmly in control heading into the singles.