Europe crushes the USA on the first day of the Ryder Cup: how Trump couldn't save the hosts.

The European team took the lead on the first day of the Ryder Cup

According to The Sun: In an atmosphere where only the sound of Air Force One broke the harmonious silence at Bethpage Black, European players won the hearts of tens of thousands of patriotic New Yorkers, gaining an advantage early in the morning.

As many eagerly awaited the results, European captain Luke Donald surprised everyone by leading his team to a 5½-2½ advantage at the start of the tournament. His players celebrated significant victories in the first three matches, leading to rumors about the possible absence of Donald Trump in the afternoon session.

After all, Trump, known for not liking unfavorable results, could have faced demands from his supporters for a recount.

The team from Europe, led by Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood, proved that even Trump’s visit wouldn't change the scenario. American players, including Trump and world number one Scottie Scheffler, suffered defeats, each losing twice. The Europeans won for the first time in an open session of the Ryder Cup on American soil since 2004, which was a pleasant surprise for their fans.

Real tests for the American team

US captain Keegan Bradley was probably anxious about the results until Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay finally brought victory for the American team. Nevertheless, Donald's team successfully withstood the pressure from home fans and drowned out the chants of 'USA! USA!' even before the Americans could finish breakfast.

Throughout the day, Rahm and Sepp Straka once again defeated Scheffler, leaving the global leader without a win in six Ryder Cup matches. This fact reminds us that even the strongest can fail in significant competitions.

Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose won a tense match against DeChambeau and rookie Ben Griffin in the final moments when Rose closed the match with a birdie on the last green.

The day started with an impressive first shot from DeChambeau, but soon the atmosphere changed, and only European fans were asking, 'Is this a library?' His team crumbled under the pressure from the Europeans.

At the end of the day, the score did not favor the Americans — Europe gained a lead of 5½ to 2½, leaving the USA team in confusion under the watchful eyes of their fans.

• LIVE SCORE: USA 2½-5½ Europe
• TV CHANNEL: Sky Sports Golf (UK) / USA Network & NBC (USA)
• Live Stream: NOW (UK) / Peacock (USA)

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Thus, the first day of the Ryder Cup brought bright emotions and unexpected results. The European team started incredibly strong, and now it remains to be seen how events will unfold in the coming days of the tournament. This will be a tough test of resilience and the ability to overcome difficulties for the American team.