The United States have taken a commanding first-day lead over Europe in the 2021 Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course. After dominating the foursomes on Friday morning, Team United States took an early 3-1 lead, just as they did three years ago in Paris. And the Americans would build on their advantage in the afternoon fourballs, despite shuffling the team, to end day one 6-2 in front. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer fans have been able to travel to Wisconsin to support Europe, and

Europe's top golfers are hoping to make amends after a disappointing first day of action at the 2021 Ryder Cup.On home soil at the Whistling Straits Golf Course, the Americans deservedly won the first two sessions 3-1. Team United States stormed through the course on Friday to build up their biggest opening day lead in a Ryder Cup since 1975. Only Spain's Jon Rahm--the world's highest-ranked golfer--offered noticeable resistance, scoring 1.5 points on Friday. His compatriot, Sergio Garcia, needs

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