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Team Europe Dominates Day 1 of Ryder Cup 2023, Leads 14-6

Europe's strong performance across foursomes and four-ball sessions sees them take a significant lead. Debuts from both teams add excitement to the final day.

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Team Europe Dominates Day 1 of Ryder Cup 2023, Leads 14-6

The Ryder Cup 2023 is well underway, with Team Europe dominating the first day. They won both the morning and afternoon sessions, leading 14-6 going into the final day. Debuts were made on both sides, with the US captain, Bradley Cooper, giving four players their first taste of the event.

The day started with foursomes, where Europe secured a 3-1 victory. They maintained this momentum in the afternoon four-ball session, winning 2.5-1.5. This strong performance was supported by a mix of experienced and debuting players.

Cooper introduced JJ Spaun, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, and Sam Burns to the Ryder Cup in the afternoon. Griffin will only play two sessions this year, a restriction shared with European player Rasmus Hojgaard. Meanwhile, Luke Donald kept his foursomes pairings intact for the morning session, while the US made one change.

Europe's debutants included Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka, and Hojgaard. The team led 3-1 after the morning session, setting the stage for their dominant afternoon performance.

With one day to go, Team Europe holds a commanding lead of 14-6. Both teams have blooded new talent, with debuts on both sides. The final day of the Ryder Cup promises an exciting conclusion to this year's event.

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