Ryder Cup 2018 - as it happened: Team Europe storm back to take lead against USA
Re-live all the thriling action from Le Golf National
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Your support makes all the difference.The 2018 Ryder Cup is underway and what a turnaround we've seen. The United States took the early lead with a dominant display in the morning but Europe bounced back in the afternoon foursomes.
The visitors at Le Golf National led 3-1 after the morning fourballs after Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson all impressed on their way to victories over their European foes. But the hosts came roaring back in the afternoon taking all four matches to completely swing the contest and seize the momentum heading into Saturday
Here's how it all unfolded:
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Preview
What time does it start?
It all gets underway at 12.30pm on Friday morning with the opening fourballs.
Where can I watch it?
The whole tournament is being broadcast on Sky Sports Golf. You can also stream it online via SkyGo. It is also available on NowTV.
For those without access to any of those The Independent will be live blogging the entire weekend.
Who's playing?
Some of the very best golfers on the planet. Tiger Woods leads the American team while new world number one Justin Rose is Europe's leading light.
Who's going to win?
USA Evens
Europe 5/4
Draw 11/1
Rory McIlroy & Ian Poulter def. Bubba Watson & Webb Simpson 4&2
Watson can't get close with the chip and the caps are off. McIlroy and Poulter really brought the best out of each other this afternoon.
Sergio Garcia & Alex Noren def. Phil Mickelson & Bryson DeChambeau 5&4
And another one drops! Mickelson and DeChambeau did well to win the last but they were never going to hold out dormie-six down. They only manage a half at the fourteenth and Garcia claps with the crowd.
Europe now have a 4-3 lead overall and Molinari and Fleetwood are four up on the fourteenth
Tommy Fleetwood & Francesco Molinari (4UP) vs Justin Thomas & Jordan Spieth
They're the only ones still out there but they might not be for long. A win on the fourteenth would end it and the American's find the front bunker.
McIlroy speaking to Sky Sports after his victory:
The guys had a discussion earlier in the week and it was a bit of a last-minute thing that Poults and I were going to play foursomes together so it’s nice to get back out there with him and deliver another point for Europe.
Tommy Fleetwood & Francesco Molinari (4UP) vs Justin Thomas & Jordan Spieth
Spieth misses the birdie putt after Thomas leaves him within range from the bunker. Molinari also missed the green and Fleetwood's chip has left him with about 15 foot for the win..
Tommy Fleetwood & Francesco Molinari def. Justin Thomas & Jordan Spieth 5&4
And Molinari sinks it! It's all over. It's the first time Europe have won all the foursomes matches in a session at the Ryder Cup!
This has been an incredible turnaround for the Europeans. They take a 5-3 lead into tomorrow morning's fourballs and the players are loving it. Jon Rahm's chanting along with the crowd. He will never forget this.
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