
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.
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.
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.
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