The United States entered Friday afternoon's fourball sessions at the 2023 Ryder Cup with, in the words of captain Zach Johnson, their 'backs against the wall.' The Americans ended the day slumped against that same wall, finishing the session down 2 1/2 to 1 1/2 to trail the Ryder Cup 6 1/2 to 1 1/2. Europe is already almost halfway to the 14 1/2 points it needs to claim the cup, while the United States is a long way from the 14 points it needs to defend its trophy.
ROME, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 29: Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas of Team United States interact on the 13th green during the Friday afternoon fourball matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 29, 2023 in Rome, Italy. The United States entered Friday afternoon’s fourball sessions at the 2023 Ryder Cup with, in the words of captain Zach Johnson, their “backs against the wall.
For much of the afternoon, Europe continued the dominating form it established in the opening foursome round, when. The United States was able to claw back some momentum heading into Sunday, led by the last guy to join the team, but Europe, led by Jon Rahm, simply stomped out every flicker of the United States' hopes. Europe flipped three matches from losses to ties in the final holes, effectively ending the United States' defense before the first day was even through.
Thomas striped his opening tee shot down the first fairway at Marco Simone, and five holes later, the United States had its first lead of the entire Ryder Cup. Spieth announced his arrival at the Ryder Cup with a beauty of a chip-in:
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