Ryder Cup 2014: Justin Rose stung by a wasp, halting play at Gleneagles

The first day of action is underway as Europe take on the USA

Jack de Menezes
Friday 26 September 2014 12:31 BST
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Justin Rose at the Ryder Cup
Justin Rose at the Ryder Cup (GETTY IMAGES)

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Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson made a fantastic start to the opening fourballs of the 2014 Ryder Cup, taking an early two-shot lead over their American counterparts, but things came to a stinging halt on the green at the eighth hole after the Englishman was stung by a wasp.

The 2013 US Open champion was on top form at Gleneagles as he and Stenson took the game to Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson, but a delay in play came at the four approached the turn.

It quickly transpired that Rose had been stung by a wasp on his hand while he prepared to take his birdie putt.

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