Graeme McDowell putts to win the hole and the match for Europe.
Day 1 is all over! Europe take a 2 point lead into Day 2 after a mixed day of over performing rookies and stuttering veterans. Join us again tomorrow to do it all again.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar -
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson -
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker -
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson -
Sergio and Rory win the final two holes to halve their match
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar -
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson -
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker -
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 2 up after 14 holes
What a putt from Rory!! He keeps Europe in their game with a 40 foot putt.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar -
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson -
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - USA 1 up after 17 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 2 up after 14 holes
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar -
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson -
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - USA 2 up after 15 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 2 up after 13 holes
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar -
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson -
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - USA 2 up after 15 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 3 up after 12 holes
Updates from day one of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles with just two foursomes left to finish.
Another point for Europe from Rose and Stenson!
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar -
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson -
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - USA 1 up after 14 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 3 up after 12 holes
Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson are 1 up on the 17th and hoping to put Europe in front.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar -
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 16 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - USA 1 up after 14 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 2 up after 11 holes
Jamie Donaldson and Lee Westwood win the first foursome of the day, finishing 2 up on Furyk and Kuchar.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar -
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 15 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - USA 1 up after 13 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 2 up after 11 holes
Bradley and Mickelson out to do maximum damage to Europe today as the first foursome reach the 18th.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 1 up after 17 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - All square after 14 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - USA 2 up after 12 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 2 up after 10 holes
USA on the hunt again.
Furyk and Kuchar claw one back, Donaldson and Westwood need to close out their foursome and restore European confidence. The USA have made gains in all four games.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 1 up after 16 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - All square after 14 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - USA 1 up after 11 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 1 up after 9 holes
Donaldson and Westwood with an opportunity to put Europe back in front.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 2 up after 15 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 12 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - All square after 10 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 2 up after 8 holes
Sergio amongst his fans on the 9th. #GoEurope pic.twitter.com/FAD7c9aNxM
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2014
Four holes left for the first foursone to complete and Jamie Donaldson and Lee Westwood are two up and holding up against strong play from Jim Furyk and Matt Kuchar.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 2 up after 14 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 11 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - All square after 9 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 3 up after 7 holes
The foursomes are flying around the course and with Europe up in three of the four games it's looking good for a strong finish for McGinley's team.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 2 up after 13 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 11 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - All square after 8 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 3 up after 7 holes
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 2 up after 12 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - All square after 10 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 1 up after 6 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 3 up after 6 holes
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 2 up after 11 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - All square after 9 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 1 up after 6 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 2 up after 4 holes
Boom! #ElNino pic.twitter.com/Xdtw6GT6VH
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2014
Spoke too soon; the USA quickly fighting back.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 1 up after 10 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - All square up after 8 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - All square after 5 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 1 up after 3 holes
Exactly what Europe fans wanted to see - their players are up in every game.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 1 up after 9 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 7 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 1 up after 4 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - 1 up after 2 holes
Europe looking strong - leading in three of the four games.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 1 up after 8 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 2 up after 6 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 1 up after 3 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - All square up after 1 hole
Time to mount a charge. #GoEurope pic.twitter.com/PVpU8L7sWQ
— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2014
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Europe 1 up after 7 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 5 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - All square up after 2 holes
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Underway
Jamie Donaldson and Lee Westwood have pulled it back to all square against Jim Furyk and Matt Kuchar.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - All square up after 6 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 5 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - All square up after 1 hole
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Underway
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - USA 1 up after 5 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 4 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Underway
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Teeing off at 2.36pm
C’mon Europe! These guys are far too happy - time to rain on their parade a little.
The tee times for the third and fourth foursomes have been put back to allow the golfers a break before heading back out. Great first morning of golf, let’s hope for a European resurgence in the afternoon.
Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson are building on their good work of the morning, one up after two holes played.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - USA 1 up after 3 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 2 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Teeing off at 2.21pm
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Teeing off at 2.36pm
Keegan Bradley and Phil Mickelson take the last point of the fourballs on the 18th.
Time for a quick bite to eat, as all four are out again in the foursomes.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - All square after 2 holes
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Europe 1 up after 1 hole
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Teeing off at 1.45pm (delayed)
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Teeing off at 2pm (delayed)
Taking a break from the GAA, Jimmy’s watching golf.
How are ya, Jim? #GAA pic.twitter.com/mL8FBCYWDT
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) September 26, 2014
Going to the wire in the last fourball game.
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - All square after 17 holes
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar - Underway
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson - Teeing off at 1.30pm
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Teeing off at 1.45pm
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Teeing off at 2pm
Just one point left to play for from the fourballs, and it’s all square on the 17th.
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - All square after 16 holes
Here are the selections for this afternoon’s foursomes.
Jamie Donaldson/Lee Westwood v Jim Furyk/Matt Kuchar
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Hunter Mahan/Zach Johnson
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker
Victor Dubuisson/Graeme McDowell v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson
Jimmy Walker secures an unlikely half-point for the USA, who were behind since the first hole.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson -
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker –
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed -
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson – Europe 1 up after 15 holes
Ian Poulter with a very disappointing opening round alongside a clearly nervy Stephen Gallacher.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson -
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 2 up after 14 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 5 up after 13 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - USA 1 up after 12 holes
Meanwhile Shane Lowry sums up the weekend plans of most golf fans.
If anyone is looking for me the next 3 days I will be here. #rydercup http://t.co/dZBDLo5AYX
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) September 26, 2014
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson -
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 2 up after 13 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 5 up after 12 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - USA 1 up after 11 holes
First point of the day to Europe!
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 4 up after 13 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 1 up after 12 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 6 up after 11 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - USA 2 up after 10 holes
It’s all in the balance now. McIlroy missed a putt to halve the 9th so as it stands - Europe 2-2 USA
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 4 up after 12 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 1 up after 11 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 5 up after 10 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - USA 1 up after 9 holes
Ian Poulter and Stephen Gallacher having a morning to forget - now 4 down - Poulter ended up in the water on the 9th.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 4 up after 11 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 1 up after 10 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 4 up after 9 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - All square after 8 holes
Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson are leading the line for Europe, now four up against Webb Simpson and Bubba Watson. Elsewhere the USA are strengthening - Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker have cut Europe’s lead in their game to one.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 4 up after 10 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 1 up after 9 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 3 up after 8 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - All square after 7 holes
The wind is picking up in Gleneagles, getting nice and blustery which should keep things interesting.
The rookie pairing of Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed are performing strongly and are now three up after 7 holes for the USA, but all the other games are going Europe’s way.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 3 up after 9 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 2 up after 8 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 3 up after 7 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 1 up after 6 holes
This was Sergio’s spectacular chip in from the bunker on the 4th hole.
Patrick Reed also holed a beautiful shot for birdie on the 6th hole and has put the USA two up in that game after 6 holes.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 2 up after 8 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 2 up after 7 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 2 up after 6 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 1 up after 5 holes
It was a matter of time - “Olé, olé, olé, olé” ringing out at Gleneagles.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 2 up after 7 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 2 up after 6 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 1 up after 5 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 1 up after 4 holes
Sergio Garcia and McIlroy have gone 1 up after Garcia pulled off a stunning chip in from the bunker on the 4th hole.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 2 up after 6 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 2 up after 5 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 1 up after 4 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Europe 1 up after 4 holes
Bubba Watson encouraged the travelling US support to make themselves heard when he teed off at the first.
All eyes are on Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson in the final fourball after Mickelson’s comments during the week, but neither side gaining an advantage in that group - all square after two holes.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 2 up after 5 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 3 up after 4 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 1 up after 3 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - All square after 2 holes
The Scottish tourist board will be delighted with the stunning images of Gleneagles in the morning light being shown around the world.
And Europe will be pleased with this start - currently leading two of the groupings - USA leading one and all square in the final fourball.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 2 up after 4 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 2 up after 3 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 1 up after 2 holes
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - All square after 1 hole
All four groups now underway.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 1 up after 3 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 2 up after 2 holes
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - USA 1 up after 1 hole
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Underway
Europe make a strong start, leading in the first two fourballs.
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Europe 1 up after 2 holes
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Europe 1 up after 1 hole
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - Just underway
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Teeing off at 8.20am
Huge crowds greet the golfers on a beautiful morning in Gleneagles.
20 deep lining the fairways at #RyderCup2014 . Periscope sales will be booming at Gleneagles.
— Mark Chapman (@markchapman) September 26, 2014
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - All square after 1 hole
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Just underway
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - Teeing off at 8.05am
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Teeing off at 8.20am
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson v Webb Simpson/Bubba Watson - Teeing off at 7.35am
Thomas Bjorn/Martin Kaymer/ v Rickie Fowler/Jimmy Walker - Teeing off at 7.50am
Stephen Gallacher/Ian Poulter v Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed - Teeing off at 8.05am
Rory McIlroy/Sergio Garcia v Keegan Bradley/Phil Mickelson - Teeing off at 8.20am