foursome

So when it came to the foursomes, where the home team traditionally dominates, Europe won 6-2.

McIlroy lost his cool towards the end of his morning foursomes win alongside Lowry, swearing at American fans during a heated moment on the 16th fairway.

McIlroy and Fleetwood's handsome win helped Europe establish a commanding 8½ - 3½ lead at the end of Saturday's foursomes as they look to win in the US for the first time since 2012.

After losing in Friday's opening foursomes, Scheffler has now been beaten in all three of his matches in the alternate shot format - winning only three of 41 holes he has played.

And at the past five contests, the team that won the opening foursomes matches has emerged victorious.