Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport golf news reporter at Bethpage Black

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Here comes Rory.

We get our first glimpse of McIlroy today as he strides across the putting green towards the range.

A group of Starred and Striped guys in a hospitality tent shout a few barbs towards him, but nothing too sinister.

Then he gets a reminder from another American fan.

"Hey Rory, don't worry. The real fans here appreciate you," he says.

McIlroy sends back an appreciative grin.

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

[Team Europe] are not fanning the flames. They’re not giving any ammunition at all, and they didn’t in their pre-match press conferences as well.

I think it was significant that eight of the European players and all the big names did their press conferences on the Thursday, on the eve of the match.

So if anything was said it didn’t have much oxygen and time or a thread to develop.

They have thought of everything here and clearly got a policy of not saying anything that is going to upset the fans or give them any ammunition whatsoever.

On the course it changed a little bit when Lowry and McIlroy gave it back to them yesterday.

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 today to win the trophy back.

Well they have already got a halve on the board I suppose although the bookmakers have them at 60/1 to reach the 14½ point required to reclaim the Ryder Cup.

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

Europe haven’t won this yet. The Americans are traditionally stronger in the singles. We’ve got to go out there and do our thing. We can’t think we’ve won it already.

Their new goal now will be to try and get to 19 ½ - 20 points to have a record win.

You’ve got to go out there with a goal or purpose.

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Four wins as a player - two at home, two away - and two wins as a captain, one at home, one away.

No defeats.

If Luke Donald has that Ryder Cup CV by the end of today, is he the greatest figure in the history of the competition?

He made his debut in the Oakland Hills hammering in 2004 and was there again two years later for Europe's stroll at The K Club.

He missed the 2008 thrashing at Valhalla - lucky him - but was back for the Celtic Manor nail-biter in 2010 and then the Miracle of Medinah in 2012.

He was a vice-captain for the 2018 win in Paris and then took charge at short notice in 2023, masterminding the Marco Simone win.

If he adds Bethpage 2025 to his list of wins, he might well be the Ryder Cup's GOAT.

Fi: How about…’All you gotta do is a Ryder round, Rory! Ryder Rory Ride!’

Stu: Rahma lama ding dong, and anything by Fleetwood Mac

Andy: I think they'll "Seal" it.....how about A kiss from a Rose?

Mark: Fairytale of New York - Shane 'Lowry' MacGowan

Kirk: ‘ROR’ the one that I want (Grease)

Laurie: Tyrrells got his Hat ON, HIP HIP HIP HURRAY, TYRRELLS GOT HIS HAT ON AND COLLINS GONE AWAY

Anders: How about Somewhere Aberg the rainbow?

Many of you pointed out Europe's The Final Countdown. Can't hear that at the first tee just yet...!

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Led by Luke Donald Europe secured the largest Ryder Cup 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.

Viktor Hovland's withdrawal makes the US task even harder as it gives Europe another half point.

It also means one of us has to live text fewer matches. Which I'm sure you're all relieved about.

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The envelope rule has been used just twice since it was introduced in 1979 following the Ryder Cup's expansion to include players from all of Europe.

In 1991, American Steve Pate sustained injuries in a car crash on the Wednesday before the event. He was able to play on the Saturday but was not deemed fit enough to compete in the Sunday singles.

The Europe envelope was opened and English rookie David Gilford was the man to miss out as the US went on to win 14½ - 13½.

Two years later Europe's Sam Torrance could not play on the Sunday because of an infected toe.

American Lanny Wadkins, who won 21½ points across eight Ryder Cups, was the surprise player to miss out. It later emerged he had volunteered to step aside so as not to deprive a more inexperienced player the chance to compete. The US won that Ryder Cup 15-13.

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We are hearing that Europe's Viktor Hovland has been ruled out of playing in Sunday's singles by the neck injury that also led to him missing the fourballs on Saturday.

That means the envelope rule will come into play and Harris English will sit out of the session for the United States.

With that match halved, the United States move on to five points and Europe are now on 12.

Europe now needs just two points to retain the Ryder Cup. The other 11 singles contests are unchanged, as Hovland and English were due to play each other in the last match today.

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Europe's commanding lead means there is a fair chance of another blowout in the Ryder Cup.

The last five matches have been won by significant margins - with the only difference being it's been the home side that has been victorious by a handsome margin.

In 2014 Europe's victory was by five points, but two years later it was six in the US' favour.

In 2018, Europe won by seven but in 2021 it was a 10-point win for the US. Last time in Italy, Europe won by five.

Extending the analysis further back, eight of the last 10 Ryder Cups have been won by margin of five or more points.

In contrast, the gap was never more than three points in each of the previous eight editions before that - from 1987 to 2002.

The average margin of victory between 1983 and 1999 was 1.3 points - since then it's been 5.5.

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OK, so the crowd has been a big talking point this week, mainly for the wrong reasons.

But those following Team Europe have every reason to sing, and generally they've been pretty darn creative.

So we want your suggestions for this Ryder Cup playlist.

Off the top of my head...

• Why does it always Shane on me?
• Steady as she Rose
• What's the story, here comes Rory

You can do waaay better than me - so get your songs in over here

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Maybe somebody needs to remind Sam Burns that at present the United States have collectively only earned half a point more than Tommy Fleetwood and partners across the foursomes and fourballs on Friday and Saturday.

Ten points today seems a stretch but in sport you just never know...although there are suggestions in the US media that Bethpage Black may look more like a European course today.

There are reports that many home fans, external have already determined which way things are going to go and have sold on their tickets to Europeans, who are heading to the Long Island course in their droves expecting to see Luke Donald's side enjoy a fine party later today.

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If you're a member of the United States side how do you appreoach this? Damage limitation or go out all guns blazing and hope basically for a miracle.

Well according to Sam Burns maybe divine intervention may not be required to deliver the most remarkable turnaround in the modern era.

"I mean, it's doable. Every guy has to go out and basically win a point," said the American.

"That's why we play on Sunday and that's why there's 12 points available, and that's our mission."

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Here's a reminder BBC Radio 5 Live coverage from today's singles matches is also available on the BBC Sounds app - so you can take commentary with you wherever you are, including the driving range!

Busy day at home? Just ask your smart speaker to 'play 5 Live'.

Just to give you a little flavour of what happened on Saturday...

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Europe's captain Luke Donald, speaking after Saturday's fourballs: "Yeah, I didn't really imagine this. Obviously the job is not done yet but to have this stand in New York with most of the cheers coming from our side is incredible.

"Just the resilience and the confidence these guys have in themselves, in their partners, is really, truly incredible.

"Listen, we are trying to get to 14½. first and hopefully we can add on to that, too.

"The job is never done until it's done. So I'm not going to sit here and be complacent. I know how strong the US are.

"They will have plenty of fight in them. They had plenty of fight on Saturday but our guys had a lot, too, though."

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So many positive headlines to wake up to on Sunday morning if you are a European golf fan.

Now can Luke Donald's team complete their first victory on US soil since 2012 and only the fifth since the team was expanded to include continental players in 1979.

And what of Europe's chances of eclipsing their record nine-point winning margin, achieved in 2004 and 2006?

Time to get the show on the road and find out with Sunday's singles matches set to get under way at 17:02 BST.