“Worst Ryder Cup of all time” – Fans react to Friday afternoon's four-ball pairings, predicts European domination

The morning session of the 2023 Ryder Cup ended with Europe completely dominating the US, as they clean-swept the foursome session 4-0.

After a one-sided morning session, the teams will gear up for the four-ball matches in the afternoon session. The schedule and pairings have been announced, and the matches will kick off at 6:25 am ET on Friday, September 29.

Viktor Hovland and Tyrrell Hatton will be back in action, this time as a pair, as they face the experienced duo of Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth in the first four-ball match. Jon Rahm and Nicolai Højgaard will compete against Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka, with the match beginning at 6:40 am ET.

Robert Macintyre and Justin Rose will tee off for the first time on Friday at 6:50 am ET as they face the US duo of Max Homa and Wyndham Clark. The final match will begin at 7:10 am ET, with Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick representing Europe against Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele.

Fans on social media had mixed reactions to the afternoon pairings. While a few US fans were disappointed not to see Brooks Koepka in the morning session, many of the supporters were still hopeful of an American comeback.

Here's a look at some of the comments:

"It's over anyway. Worst ryder cup of all time"

"I'm sure leaving the #5 player in the world on the bench will help the United States. What a joke."

"4 nil The Yanks 4-4 after day 1 Game on"

"US a lot stronger there, would be happy with 2-2"

"Luke Donald changing every pairing from the morning 😬"

"Hopefully we’ll see the 18th hole this afternoon"

"Hovland's chip in at 1 ignited the crowd and triggered an inner belief in the other 3 groups. This could be the Ryder Cup that was won on Day 1, Match 1, Hole 1. Here's to hoping ...... my Covid has become a wee bit more bearable!!!"

"Brilliant start from Europe couldn't ask for a better one, but that's all it is a start, still a lot of golf to play they need to keep there foot down now and push on 💪"

"Is it not too much to have some playing again ?"

"McIlroy at Mtach 4 is brilliant in order. Captain L. Donald is genius!"

"maybe the yanks should play against Australia or something 🤔"

"What a horrendous start! Time go bounce back! Let’s go!"

"What is the point at this moment - another spanking coming"

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What happened in the Friday morning session of the Ryder Cup 2023? Foursome results explored

Here are the results for the Friday foursome session of the Ryder Cup 2023:

Match 1:

• Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns vs. Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton (Result: Rahm and Hatton won 4&3)

Match 2:

• Max Homa and Brian Harman vs. Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Åberg (Result: Hovland and Åberg won 4&3)

Match 3:

• Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa vs. Sepp Straka and Shane Lowry (Result: Straka and Lowry won 2&1)

Match 4:

• Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele vs. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood (Result: McIlroy and Fleetwood won 2&1)