2023 Ryder Cup – top shots, Djokovic and more in Rome
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Hamilton: Remarkable start for Europe at Ryder Cup
Tom Hamilton reviews the opening morning of the Ryder Cup as Europe takes a 4-0 lead over the USA.
Team U.S. and Team Europe are facing off in Day One of Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club.
Storylines abound, but one stands out of the bunch: America’s 30-year period without a win on European soil. Europe has six consecutive victories outside the U.S. with the Americans’ last win overseas coming September 1993 at The Belfry in Warwickshire, England.
Read more: Reflecting on 30 years of U.S. Ryder Cup misery as team seeks to end drought
Team U.S. is off to a bit of a rough start, with Europe notching four straight pairing victories in the first round, but there’s still time for the U.S. to come back, and plenty to see on and off the field of play with both squads taking over Rome.
Here are some of the top moments from the Ryder Cup:
Rahm comes up clutch
Need someone to nail a putt to tie things up on 18? Jon Rahm’s your guy.
Hovland birdies 18
Viktor Hovland closed out his first round in epic fashion.
Famous fans
Novak Djokovic and Gareth Bale were on-hand to take in the tournament.
Just missed it
Jon Rahm came achingly close to a hole-in-one on this shot.
We’re all Fitznesses
Matt Fitzpatrick was locked-in for the first round, and it had Rory McIlroy feeling some kind of way.
Rookie mistake
Nicolai Højgaard nearly forgot two essential tools needed to make his Ryder Cup debut: his putter and passport.
On the course, however, Højgaard is looking like a seasoned veteran.
Hovland’s ace
A practice-round hole-in-one for Viktor Hovland? Light work.
Patriotic poses
American golfers and fans alike are decked out in the country’s colors. Earlier in the week Sam Burns showed off his patriotic new look.
When in Rome
The Spanish Steps served as a scenic background ahead of the tournament.
Different tastes
Viktor Hovland listens to metal music to get ready for a match … and if his teammates’ reactions are anything to go by, that makes him unique at the Ryder Cup.
Red carpet looks
The golfers and their significant others were on point fashion wise at the pre-tournament gala.
Viktor Hovland, who is single, decided to keep Europe vice-captain Jose Maria Olazabal company instead.
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