Rory McIlroy at Ryder Cup 2014: Score, Recap and Twitter Reaction from Day 1

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Published: September 26, 2014

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Rory McIlroy didn't come alive until the final few holes on the opening day of the 2014 Ryder Cup. The result was only a half-point out of two matches, but the late comeback during the afternoon session should provide some positive vibes heading into Saturday.

It was a long day on the course for the Northern Irishman and partner Sergio Garcia. They played the anchor leg of fourball for the Europeans and then only had an extremely brief break before going back out third during the foursomes.

Given the season McIlroy has put together, highlighted by winning the British Open and the PGA Championship, Team Europe is going to lean heavily on him as it attempts to defend the Cup. Let's take a closer look at how he fared on the first day of competition.

 

Day 1 Results



 

Recap and Twitter Reaction



As expected, the first match was close throughout. Neither side led by more than two throughout the round, and that was the American tandem of Keegan Bradley and Phil Mickelson for a single hole. Nine of the 18 holes ended with the score all square.

There had been some verbal volleys between the sides leading up to the event. Jason Sobel of the Golf Channel passed along some comments from McIlroy ahead of the opening clash and he said it was time to let the golf handle the rest:



It didn't take long for the four-time major champion to make an impact. After Mickelson birdied the first, McIlroy matched it and Gary Williams of Golf Channel noted the celebration:



Garcia got Europe on the board first with a birdie on the fourth to go 1 Up. After trading a couple more pars, Bradley was able to spark an American surge starting at the seventh.



His par was good enough to get the match back level. Mickelson gave the USA side their first lead of the match with a birdie on the ninth, the t...
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