Europe Takes Early Commanding Lead Silencing US Crowd at Ryder Cup

Team Europe dominated the opening session of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, quickly silencing the home crowd with a commanding 3-1 lead over Team USA. European pairs Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, and Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick each secured decisive victories against top-ranked American players, including Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, and Russell Henley. Despite an electric opening drive by DeChambeau, the American team faltered, failing to capitalize on their home-course advantage and falling behind early. The atmosphere, initially charged with patriotic fervor and high expectations, grew subdued as the Europeans maintained control, with chants and energy favoring the visitors. This performance marks just the third time since 1973 that Europe earned at least three points in the opening session and underscores their strong position heading into the rest of the competition. The event was marked by heightened security for President Donald Trump's expected arrival and spirited but ultimately subdued American fan engagement.