The City of Eternal Light was not built in a day, but it is possible that the Ryder Cup at Rome could have been lost after Team Europe took a lead of 6 1/2 to 1 1/2 over the Americans.
This is the largest day one lead in Ryder Cup History (1975 & 2004). It was also the first time that the United States failed to win any matches in a Ryder Cup Matchday.
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The Euros dominated the opening session, and are leading after the first round for the first since 2006. It was a clean sweep, and the U.S. did not hold a lead until Justin Thomas birdied the sixth hole of the first match in the afternoon session.
Four more things you need to know about the first day of the 44 Ryder Cup.
