After three years of waiting and speculation, it’s time to put the tees in the ground and balls in the air. The 43rd Ryder Cup is here.
The biennial event between 12 of the best golfers from the United States and all of Europe began on Friday morning at Whistling Straits’ Straits Course in Haven, Wisconsin, and it was all America on Day 1. Europe may have won seven of the last nine events, but they’ll need to come from behind, 6-2, if they’re to win or even retain the cup.
From impressive shots to funny fans and everything in between, stay up to date with all the latest news and analysis from Saturday at the 43rd Ryder Cup.
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Michael Jordan is back at the Ryder Cup
Michael Jordan wants to see more golf.
Jordan, spotted at the tournament Friday cheering after Dustin Johnson made a huge putt on the 11th hole, was back at Whistling Straits Saturday.
On Friday, the NBA legend, who is also famous for his love of golf, was with broadcaster Ahmad Rashad and he had his signature cigar out on the course.
— Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Americans start red, white and blue hot
You thought Team USA played well yesterday? Just check out how the first two Saturday matches began.
Playing against Spaniards Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia, the Florida State connection of Brooks Koepka and Daniel Berger started the day with three straight wins on the opening holes. Playing behind them, Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa followed suit. Not too shabby.
Keep rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ @DJohnsonPGA | #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/1ObFneWW1d
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 25, 2021
Pre-matches
Watch how the players warm up on a dark, chilly range along Lake Michigan.
Live Now: On the Range at the 43rd #RyderCup https://t.co/XKGNpOYfn1
— Ryder Cup (@rydercup) September 25, 2021