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Europe made history at the Ryder Cup by winning the first three points away from home for the first time. This happened as US President Donald Trump arrived at the event.

During the opening foursomes session, Europe took a commanding 3-1 lead over Team USA. Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton defeated Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas 4&3, while Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood secured a 5&4 victory over Collin Morikawa and Harris English. Matthew Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Aberg also won 5&3 against Scottie Scheffler and Russel Henley.

Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantley managed to earn a point for the USA by defeating Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland on the final hole. This prevented a complete morning landslide for the American team.

Security was heightened at the Ryder Cup in anticipation of Trump's visit. Trump arrived at Bethpage Black to cheers and some boos, and he is expected to watch the action for about three hours before leaving.

DeChambeau, draped in the American flag, expressed belief that Trump's presence could inspire the United States to victory, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of competition.

In the morning session, Europe dominated with three significant wins, marking the first time in Ryder Cup history that Europe secured the first three points in the USA. Xander Schauffele commented that winning the final match was crucial for the American team.

The atmosphere at the event was lively, with fans reacting to the players' performances. The USA managed to secure their first point of the day, trailing Europe 3-1 at the end of the morning foursomes.