FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Bryson DeChambeau, the ultimate showman, stared into the crowd to prepare it to be entertained in the Ryder Cup. Only that wasn't the indelible image from Friday at Bethpage Black, not even close.

Neither was the sight of Air Force One flying low over the 15th fairway for President Donald Trump to make his grand entrance, only to leave earlier than he planned.

It was Jon Rahm making putts from everything. It was Tommy Fleetwood pointing to his teammates after a clutch birdie. It was Rory McIlroy making two late birdies that assured Europe winning both sessions.

The star of the show turned out to be Europe's best, who showed that blue points are far more valuable than panache in building a 5 1/2-2 1/2 lead after the opening day.

“Massive,” European captain Luke Donal

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