Ryder Cup: Brooks Koepka hits out at ‘youngster’ Jon Rahm after dominant opening day for Group Europe | Golf Information

Europe equalled their largest opening-day lead in Ryder Cup historical past after profitable each classes in unbeaten day at Marco Simone GC; Luke Donald’s facet want eight extra factors over ultimate two days to regain trophy; Watch day two dwell on Saturday from 6am forward of first tee shot at 6.35am

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Jon Rahm produced two beautiful photographs to eagle the par-five 18th gap at Marco Simone Golf and Nation Membership and declare an exhilarating half within the match in opposition to Brooks Koepka and Scottie Scheffler within the Ryder Cup.

Brooks Koepka accused Jon Rahm of appearing like a toddler after the Spaniard’s beautiful afternoon efficiency on the Ryder Cup in Rome on Friday.

Rahm eagled two of the ultimate three holes at Marco Simone as he and Nicolai Hojgaard got here from behind to earn a tie of their fourballs match in opposition to Koepka and Scottie Scheffler.

The 28-year-old world No 3, who chipped in 3 times in his two matches throughout the day, celebrated exuberantly as Europe took agency command of the competition, main 6.5-1.5 after day one. It was not clear, nonetheless, what Rahm did specifically to rile the American.

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Jon Rahm credit accomplice Nicolai Højgaard along with his efficiency within the fourballs and says the Dane used Seve Ballesteros as a supply of inspiration for the Spaniard.

Koepka mentioned in a TV interview: “I believe me and Scottie birdied 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, after which ‘misplaced’ (to) two (eagles). So sure, I imply I wish to hit a board and pout identical to Jon Rahm did however, you realize, it’s what it’s. Act like a toddler. However we’re adults. We transfer on.”

Koepka alluded to this topic once more when requested what the US wanted to do on Saturday to get themselves again into the match.

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Jon Rahm chipped in for eagle to win the sixteenth and tie the match on Friday afternoon

He mentioned: “Actually, we’ll be tremendous. We’re all grown-ups, we act like grown-ups. We’ll be simply tremendous. Simply acquired to play and see the place it places you. Simply hold combating. You by no means know what is going on to occur. (We’ve got) nonetheless acquired a protracted day tomorrow.

“I suppose it is only a matter of momentum, however we have got to exit within the first session and play properly, that is for certain.”

Europe captain Luke Donald was requested about Rahm’s feedback however didn’t supply an opinion.

“I actually did not see any of that,” Donald mentioned. “Jon [Rahm] was a giant help system for Nicolai [Hojgaard] at this time. Jon’s a passionate particular person, however I did not see him appearing another approach.”

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Luke Donald praised his crew’s efficiency on the primary day of the Ryder Cup as they notched 5 match victories throughout foursomes and fourballs.

United States skipper Zach Johnson added: “I do not know what that’s referring to to. I’m certain Brooks [Koepka] is annoyed like all 18 of us are with at this time and the outcome.”

Group USA hit by sickness?

Johnson was reluctant to enter particulars concerning the specifics of the sickness affecting his crew however when pressed on the matter, the American captain admitted it had impacted a few of his decision-making.

“We’ve got contingencies and issues of that nature primarily based on a whole lot of issues,” he mentioned. “I’d say that we might like to have all the pieces drawn out approach forward of time however there’s sure stuff you can not management and we try to regulate the controllable in our crew room, and I am going to depart it at that.

“There’s been some unexpected issues that we have needed to navigate round, which is de facto unlucky, within the sense of well being. It isn’t an excuse as a result of now we have depth however I am going to simply say I am grateful now we have a crew physician.

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Viktor Hovland produced some beautiful photographs on the best way to partnering Ludvig Aberg to a 4&3 victory over Max Homa and Brian Harman.

“It is type of handed round just a little bit, caddies, gamers. It’s what it’s. But it surely’s nothing greater than that. Guys are combating and taking part in regardless. We’ve got acquired some congestion and a few simply indicators of issues which are unlucky.

“It is a kind of the place typically the vitality might be just a little low, however the potential and need to exit and play remains to be there. It has unfold by means of my crew.”

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