Europe Leads 3-1 as Trump Attends Ryder Cup

Team Europe seized early control at the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, winning three of four morning foursomes to lead the United States 3-1. Key European victories included Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood (5&4), Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Åberg (5&3) and Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton (4&3); Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay provided the lone U.S. point (2-up). President Donald Trump arrived just after noon on Air Force One, prompting heavy security, protests and traffic disruptions around the course. Trump briefly greeted players including Bryson DeChambeau and U.S. captain Keegan Bradley, and intense partisan crowd noise — including boos during Hatton’s decisive putt — affected play at times. Play continues with Friday afternoon four-balls and Saturday–Sunday sessions at Bethpage Black, the Ryder Cup’s first time at the venue, with network TV coverage planned.