Summary

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Europe build lead on feisty second day at Ryder Cup

  1. Watch all the highlights & see you later on Sundaypublished at 00:22 BST 28 September

    BBC Two

    It was intense, heated and at times a little toxic on what was ultimately a sensational Saturday for Europe at the Ryder Cup.

    Keegan Bradley and the Americans will unlikely want to watch a repeat but if you want to see for yourself, how Europe turned New York blue, highlights are just starting now on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

    We'll be back on Sunday at around 16:00 BST for the singles matches which get going just after 17:00.

  2. What happened on Saturdaypublished at 00:22 BST 28 September

    Just to give you a little flavour of what's coming in the BBC Two highlights

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    Fitzpatrick and Hatton side-by-side on final green

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    Rose clashes with DeChambeau and caddy

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    'Give us respect' - McIlroy swears at fans amid jeering

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    Rose holes Birdie to put Europe one up on the eighth

  3. Postpublished at 00:18 BST 28 September

    Since the Ryder Cup became the United States v Europe in 1979 the most points earned by either team on the final day is 8½.

    The US achieved that in 1979 and 1999, while Europe accomplished it in 2006 and 2012.

    So basically the hosts are going to need to break that record and grab 10 to win the trophy.

  4. Postpublished at 00:15 BST 28 September

    As far as the Ryder Cup goes. Europe have secured the largest lead by any side at the end of day two in the modern era (1979 onwards).

    The seven-point advantage surpasses the six points set in 2004 by Europe and the six by the United States in 2021.

    As far as biggest victories ever go. Europe have twice won by nine points in 2004 and 2006 (both 18½ - 9½).

    The US thrashed Europe 19-9 at Whistling Straits four years ago.

    The other instances of the US winning by 10 points (1975 & 1947) or more (14 points in 1963 and 15 in 1967) all came against either Great Britain or Great Britain & Ireland.

  5. 'What a golfer'published at 00:09 BST 28 September

    DeChambeau/Scheffler lose to Fleetwood/Rose 3&2

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    .Image source, Getty Images

    Tommy Fleetwood speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live:" I actually played okay but watching Justin Rose on the golf course today was some of my proudest few hours.

    "I was so blessed to be by his side. I cannot speak highly enough about him. What a golfer and to get another point on the board was massive."

  6. 'It's intense out there'published at 00:06 BST 28 September

    DeChambeau/Scheffler lose to Fleetwood/Rose 3&2

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Justin Rose exchanges words with Bryson DeChambeauImage source, Getty Images

    Justin Rose, speaking about the incident on the 15th green and the tetchy aftermath as the players and caddies made their way to the 16th tee, told BBC Radio Live: "I am disappointed this has to be a talking point at the end of a really cool match. The level of golf was incredible.

    "I was ready to hit my par and I didn't feel that space was being honoured. I made my feelings known, asked them to move, and maybe not as politely as I could have done. But in that scenario coming down the stretch we have got a lot on our minds. It's intense out there and I said to them if I should have done it a different way then I apologise.

    "Other than that I had to step up and make a huge putt with a lot going on. That's all part of it and it's up to them if they want to take it the wrong way. From my point of view, there's not malintent. I'm happy to win a huge match with Tommy [Fleetwood] and we know what that meant to the whole place here today."

  7. 'One of the great days at the Ryder Cup'published at 00:03 BST 28 September

    Iain Carter
    BBC golf correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live at Bethpage Black

    It got nasty but Europe stood firm. They were gladiators out there.

    This will go down as one of the great Ryder Cup days in history of European golf but also one of most dramatic days in the history of the Ryder Cup competition.

    Is it over? Yes!

  8. 'Rory getting the brunt of it'published at 00:00 BST 28 September

    Thomas/Young v McIlroy/Lowry 2UP (F)

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Shane Lowry talking to John MurayImage source, Getty Images

    Shane Lowry felt European team-mate Rory McIlroy was the subject of the majority of the taunts and heckles during their win over Justin Thomas and Cameron Young in the fourballs.

    "We knew what we were going to get coming here. It was a really tough day. I think going out with Rory doesn't make it any easier," Lowry tells BBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray.

    "He's getting the brunt of it but I think we dealt with it well. I said at the start of the week I didn't know how I was going to deal with it, but I was going to be myself and I was myself and thankfully it worked."

  9. 'Europe beating us flat out'published at 23:59 BST 27 September

    1UP Schauffele/Spaun v Rahm/Straka (F)

    Xander Schauffele and JJ Spaun salute the crowdImage source, Getty Images

    American Xander Schauffele, who registered the USA's only point in the Saturday fourballs alongside JJ Spaun, acknowledged Europe have been more clinical at Bethpage Black.

    "They're playing unbelievable golf. I think if you look at it the course is set up relatively easy, and they're making a lot of birdies and we're not," he said.

    "They're just beating us flat out, and I'm just happy to get a point with JJ. We're going to try and have small victories right here, and a little bit of red on the board is a win today."

    Spaun, who won his first Ryder Cup point, added: "I leaned on my partner for a lot of wisdom and guidance, and he helped me push through and finish strong there at the end."

  10. Postpublished at 23:56 BST 27 September

    Fleetwood/Rose bt Scheffler/DeChambeau 3&2

    Scottie Scheffler has set all sorts of records over the past few years.

    Today, he's set another one. He's become the first American to be defeated in each of the first four sessions at a Ryder Cup.

    This is the best player in the world! Humbled.

  11. Get involvedpublished at 23:51 BST 27 September

    Mark: I have to leave to fly to China at 2pm tomorrow, can you ask the lads to hurry the 3 points up a bit?

    Brian: Once Europe have the points on the board to win I would love to see them refuse to play if the USA crowd continue to be so belligerent. Concede the point and deprive them of their days entertainment - maybe then they will start to respect the players

    Phil: It’s been another amazing tournament so far, especially from the European point of view. The team seem to have such a great connection and inner belief. Even in the face of such idiotic and disrespectful behaviour from the fans they have performed like total professionals.

    Sean: Is it possible that the USA have set this course up.too easy?

    Jonathan: I don't care what colour our balls or shirts are... Just bring back that cup...

    Ben: Too early to call it, "The Rampage at Bethpage"?!

    Probably, but thank you for giving us a topic to discuss in this live text tomorrow, Ben!

  12. Europe can aim for 'biggest margin of victory'published at 23:48 BST 27 September

    USA 4½ - 11½ Europe

    Andrew Magee
    PGA Tour winner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I think people will show up. This is New York, they really care about their $700 ticket.

    I’m excited about tomorrow just to see how bad they want to beat the Americans.

    I think they’re talking about that in the team room. I think Rory is going to just want to take scalps.

    That’s the attitude they came in with and I think they’re going to finish with that same attitude and try to set a record for the biggest margin of victory.

  13. Postpublished at 23:45 BST 27 September

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport golf news reporter at Bethpage Black

    You know the Pet Shop Boys’ classic Go West? Hum it. Then you can sing along with the European fans on the 18th grandstand if you wish…

    "Stand up… if you’re seven up, stand up…"

    Repeat several times. The Americans are getting rinsed on and off the course.

  14. 'Wondering how many people will turn up to cheer US tomorrow?published at 23:44 BST 27 September

    USA 4½ - 11½ Europe

    Shaun Micheel
    2003 US PGA Championship winner on BBC Radio 5 Live at Bethpage Black

    I don’t know if I would describe the great play of the Europeans or just the bad play of the Americans.

    It’s been quite phenomenal.

    I’m wondering how many people are going to turn up tomorrow to cheer the United States on when the first match goes off tomorrow.

  15. Postpublished at 23:43 BST 27 September

    Scoreboard with three blues and one red

    A barely believable scoreline after four sessions at the 45th Ryder Cup.

    The United States team needs a miracle of its own.

  16. Scenes on the 18thpublished at 23:41 BST 27 September

    Peter Scrivener
    BBC Sport senior journalist at Bethpage

    Europe's fans are racing through the full songbook... "Is this a library?" rings out as the American fans head for the exits and they stick around to celebrate.

    "You're getting sacked in the morning" was aimed at beleaguered US skipper Keegan Bradley.

    And the "Ole, Ole, Ole" is followed by "Europe's on fire, USA is terrified."

    Sensational scenes around the 18th green.

    And it's only Saturday.

  17. 'Snuffed out any chance Americans had'published at 23:40 BST 27 September

    USA 4½ - 11½ Europe

    Catriona Matthew
    Captain of Team Europe at the 2019 & 2021 Solheim Cup on BBC Radio 5 Live

    They snuffed out any chance the Americans might have had. They got their first point of the afternoon and then they had a chance.

    It was all square coming down the last but the Europeans hit the crucial shots at the right time.

  18. 'Absolute dominance by the blue'published at 23:35 BST 27 September

    USA 4½ - 11½ Europe

    Andrew Magee
    PGA Tour winner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    You have to give the credit to Europe today - it was one of the best ball-striking, putting exhibitions I've ever seen.

    Absolute dominance by the blue.

  19. 'Another extraordinary session'published at 23:33 BST 27 September

    Burns/Cantlay v Hatton/Fitzpatrick 1UP (F)

    Iain Carter
    BBC golf correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live at Bethpage Black

    Out of nowhere, the tightest and most tense contest has gone the way of Europe.

    Another extraordinary session.

    What a day for Luke Donald's team.

  20. Europe take last point in fourballspublished at 23:26 BST 27 September

    Burns/Cantlay v Fitzpatrick/Hatton 1UP (F)

    What. A. Shot. Matt Fitzpatrick take a bow. The Englishman plays a 'Hail Mary' out of the bunker, lands his ball on the dance floor and watches it spin in to two feet.

    With an almost identical shot Tyrrell Hatton's ball rolls back into his team-mates with the sort of action on it that Muttiah Muralitharan would be proud of.

    Sam Burns can't get a piece of that action landing 20 feet past, while Patrick Cantlay gets too much and his ball careers back off the green into the longer grass just off the front edge.

    Cantlay really needs to chip in from there but can't. In fact he's run 11 feet past.

    This is surely all about Sam Burns' putt...it's staying left.

    We have another blue point on the board.