Europe pays tribute to Ballesteros and savors victory at the Ryder in Rome

Europe needs to add three and a half points in the singles this Sunday to retain the Ryder Cup. Of the 12 games in play, they need to win at least three and draw one. The hosts managed to maintain their five-point lead after the second day of competition, which turned out to be hotter than expected.

The differences could have been definitive, but the United States miraculously managed to lift the afternoon fourballs with a partial 3-1 to provide a tiny light that could produce a miracle. It would be a comeback never before produced in the history of the competition.. The day ended 10.5 points compared to 5.5 in favor of the European team.

The morning began with a beautiful tribute on the first tee to Severiano Ballesteros, displaying a giant cloth with the figure of the Spanish legend that said “Always in our hearts.”. The emotional moment presided over by Kuke Donald, José María Olazábal and Javier Ballesteros, son of Seve, was followed by the European beating, with three victories, one of them with the historic result of 9 and 7 from Hovland and Aberg to Scheffler and Koepka.

In the afternoon, Patrick Cantlay and Whyndam Clark were the architects of generating that focus of hope. They came losing one hole down on the 16th hole against Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy and managed to win two consecutive holes to achieve a key final final point that closed the fourball day, an outcome where more than just sparks flew.

Apparently, according to what the North American press leaked, Patrick Cantlay is hot in this Ryder Cup and decided to express his protests about the fact that no player is paid in this competition. His tantrum materialized in the fact that he did not pose with the team cap in the official photos. The public in Rome spent the entire day reminding the American of the incident.. In the 18th it was his caddie, Joey Lacava, who faced the European public after his boss's victory. Shane Lowry came out like a spring to reproach him for his attitude and they had to separate Rory Mcilroy so that things wouldn't get any worse. This would not be the only controversy of the day.

Luke Donald decided to rest Jon Rahm in the afternoon after another splendid morning where he once again together with Tyrrel Hatton won their point against Xander Schauffelele and Cantley.

Yesterday, Rahm received unjustified criticism from the American Brooks Koepka, who called the Spaniard a brat and “pouting” when he got angry. Rahm responded on the field with a new victory and in front of the media he wanted to make light of the matter. American captain Zach Johnson hinted that his team had suffered a health problem. “I feel grateful to have a doctor on the team,” he said.