FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – The usual frustration and disappointment that has accompanied so many American losses devolved into something far uglier Saturday at Bethpage Black.

Rory McIlroy and hundreds of unruly fans exchanging F-yous.

Shane Lowry needing to be held back from having a go at another spectator.

A chippy Bryson DeChambeau getting in the face of his opponents.

But perhaps the nastiest scene of all was what unfolded on the scoreboard:

Europe 11 ½, U.S. 4 ½.

Depending on your allegiance, it’s either a rousing triumph from arguably the greatest Ryder Cup captain ever, a masterclass in preparation and execution that has put his stars in position to succeed despite the most hostile environment in the tournament’s raucous history.

Or, to put it bluntly: It’s an unmitigated disaster,

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