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epa09485912 The Europe Team's Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (L) and Ian Poulter of England (R) on the fifth hole during the Foursomes matches on the first day of the pandemic-delayed 2020 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Whistling Straits golf course in Kohler, Wisconsin, USA, 24 September 2021. Competition for the 43rd Ryder Cup between the US and Europe begins 24 September 2021. EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

Harrington benches McIlroy after first two-loss Ryder Cup day

Europe captain Padraig Harrington has dropped Rory McIlroy from Saturday’s morning foursome matches after the first two-loss day of the four-time Major winner’s Ryder Cup career.

KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 23: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and team Europe plays his shot as fans look on during practice rounds prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 23, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Fans create electric atmosphere to launch Ryder Cup

Thousands of singing and chanting spectators created an electric atmosphere at the first tee to start the 43rd Ryder Cup on a cool Friday morning at Whistling Straits.

KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 21: (Back L-R) Bernd Wiesberger of Austria and team Europe, Matthew Fitzpatrick of England and team Europe, Tommy Fleetwood of England and team Europe, Paul Casey of England and team Europe, Viktor Hovland of Norway and team Europe, Tyrrell Hatton of England and team Europe, Shane Lowry of Ireland and team Europe, Ian Poulter of England and team Europe, (Front L-R) Jon Rahm of Spain and team Europe, Lee Westwood of England and team Europe, captain Padraig Harrington of Ireland and team Europe, Sergio Garcia of Spain and team Europe, and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and team Europe pose for a team photo prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 21, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Ryder Cup captains remain cagey on pairing plans

Ryder Cup newcomer Viktor Hovland has waxed enthusiastic on the possibility of partnering with Rory McIlroy, but European captain Padraig Harrington – like US counterpart Steve Stricker – is keeping his precise pairing plans close to his chest. You may also like

KOHLER, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 01: United States Captain Steve Stricker (L) and European Captain Padraig Harrington pose with the Ryder Cup during the Ryder Cup 2020 Year to Go media event at Whistling Straits Golf Course on October 1, 2019 in Kohler, United States. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images,)

US Ryder Cup team wary of ‘underdog’ Europe’s bite

A year’s delay has only made the United States hungrier to reclaim the Ryder Cup, but captain Steve Stricker knows even a star-studded American side will have to battle to wrest the coveted trophy from Europe at Whistling Straits next week. You may also like

epa09434624 Xander Schauffele of the US chips onto the second green during the third round of the BMW Championship golf tournament at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland, USA, 28 August 2021. The BMW Championship is the second of three playoff tournaments to determine the FedEx Cup champion. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Stricker confirms final US Ryder Cup selections

Olympic champion Xander Schauffele and three-time Major winner Jordan Spieth were named in the US Ryder Cup team, but there was no place for Patrick Reed as captain Steve Stricker completed his lineup on Wednesday. You may also like

TOLEDO, OH - SEPTEMBER 06: Catriona Matthew, captain of Team Europe, hoists the Solheim Cup trophy over her head after accepting it from John Solheim, Chairman and CEO of PING, (not pictured) during the trophy presentation ceremony following the conclusion of the Singles Matches on Day 3 of the Solheim Cup on September 6, 2021 at the Inverness Clue in Toledo, Ohio. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Europe defeat US for second straight Solheim Cup

Europe, fuelled by rookies Matilda Castren and Leona Maguire, beat the United States 15-13 to retain the Solheim Cup on Monday. You may also like

Furyk will captain Team USA at 2018 Ryder Cup

Jim Furyk will take the helm of Team USA at the 2018 Ryder Cup in France, where they’ll look to retain the trophy and win on European soil for the first time in 25 years. ‘It’s no secret it’s been my favorite event for my entire career,’ he told pgatour.com. Incredibly honored to be the 2018 @RyderCupUSA Captain. Really looking… Read more →

Bjorn named Ryder Cup captain – reports

Thomas Bjorn was named as captain for Team Europe at the 2018 Ryder Cup, golf’s biggest match play showdown. The Dane was vice-captain at Hazeltine earlier this year (his fourth time in the role) and has played on three successful Ryder Cup teams. Wow. Truly honoured to be 2018 @RyderCupEurope captain. I cant wait for next 20+ months. Today is the… Read more →

America rights the ship on Saturday afternoon

Team USA produced some magic on Saturday afternoon at the Ryder Cup, led by the fiery Patrick Reed, to win the Saturday four-balls three to one, for a three-point lead going into Sunday. “Wearing the red, white, and blue just fuels me.” – @PReedGolf #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/WXby7OJ5a7 — Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) October 1, 2016 The Europeans moved within a point… Read more →

Clarke knows how to handle it

The Ryder Cup is an emotional rollercoaster that few people have ridden as many times as Darren Clarke. This year he’s in the driver’s seat as captain of Team Europe, but his easy-going demeanour will be one of the visitors’ greatest assets. His inclusive approach at Hazeltine National Golf Club began with a team dinner for all, which was a… Read more →