Tensions were already on a razor’s edge in Saturday afternoon’s Ryder Cup four-ball matches between the U.S. and Europe.

The Americans were desperately trying to avoid the embarrassment of being blown off Bethpage Black, their own course, by the Europeans, who were collectively playing out of their minds en route to taking a stunning 11 ½ to 4 ½ lead.

Rory McIlroy, Europe’s star player and one of the most polarizing players in golf, was being heckled so aggressively throughout the day by the New York fans that it soon seemed like three-quarters of the New York State Police force was following his group for the final nine holes.

Then came the match between Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood against Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, which was on the 16th green with the Europeans 3-u

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