Ryder Cup 2023 LIVE: Day 3 scores and updates as McIlroy helps Europe hold off USA comeback to secure victory
Europe saw off a late thrilling late fightback from the USA to get over the line
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Your support makes all the difference.Europe have won the Ryder Cup after holding off a late fightback to defeat USA 16.5-11.5 on a dramatic final day of singles at Marco Simone.
The Europeans were led from the front by an inspired Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland and Rory McIlroy, who put captain Luke Donald’s side on the verge of victory.
But the Americans showed fight and character with the middle of the leaderboard turning into a sea of red, forcing Europe to hold their nerve and close it out.
After Max Homa denied Matt Fitzpatrick, who missed a putt to clinch the cup, the winning half-point was secured by Tommy Fleetwood down the stretch, getting Europe past the magic 14.5 mark with his victory over Rickie Fowler. And the final match was left to Shane Lowry and Jordan Spieth, with the American snatching a half surrounded by chaos on the 18th as joyous European fans started the party in Rome.
Follow all the reaction and latest updates from Rome as Europe win the Ryder Cup.
Cantlay leads early
Justin Rose v Patrick Cantlay 1UP (2)
Well, he’s certainly made up for that short miss on the first as Cantlay pours in a 25-foot birdie at the second to take the lead. Not much Rose can do about that.
Rahm back ahead
1 UP Jon Rahm v Scottie Scheffler (4)
The Spaniard leaves it just short with his birdie effort but Scheffler still has work to do after racing his putt past the hole. The World No.1 can’t make the return putt and Europe are back ahead in the top match.
Europe up in match four
1UP Rory McIlroy v Sam Burns (1)
Burns makes a right meal of the first hole and is in the bunker after three. The American can’t get up and dow to save his par and it’s some early blue for Europe.
Viktor Hovland v Collin Morikawa A/S (2)
Not much doing at the second hold for either. Hovland has a decent look at a birdie for the hole putting through the fringe but his effort comes up just shy.
Tied it remains.
Scheffler draws level
Jon Rahm v Scottie Scheffler A/S (3)
The Spaniard is off line all the way through the hole as he finds himself in some thick greenside rough. From there, he can only hack out and can’t save par with a long-range effort.
Scheffler has two putts for the hole and lags his first putt up to the hole brilliantly. Back to all square in the top match.
Big miss from Cantlay
Justin Rose v Patrick Cantlay A/S (1)
Now that wasn’t expected. Almost a tap in but Cantlay races his birdie putt by to pass up on a golden opportunity. Rose taps in for his par and that’s a great half for Europe.
Rory McIlroy v Sam Burns
Rory comes out to a cauldron of noise on the first tee. His opponent, Burns is off first though but goes way right with his tee shot.
McIlroy is straight down the middle. He’s played the most holes of anyone so far this week but showing no signs of fatigue with that opening drive.
Third match under way
Justin Rose v Patrick Cantlay
Cantlay is in the mood. From the heart of the fairway to a few feet on the first green. Rose’s response comes up a bit short and he’ll have a task on his hands to tie the first.
Missed opportunity for Scheffler
1UP Jon Rahm v Scottie Scheffler (2)
Quality ball-striking on display early doors from Scheffler as he sticks it close from the fairway. He has a putt for the hole but leaves it short! Can’t be doing that Scottie...
Viktor Hovland v Collin Morikawa A/S (1)
Advantage America after the second shot as Morikawa produces a quality shot from the thick rough to give himself a great look at birdie.
Hovland’s effort from further back is an excellent one and just runs out of steam at the end. Morikawa for the hole but his effort just misses out to the right.
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