Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm produced a stunning comeback in their Ryder Cup opener after narrowly avoiding a penalty.

The European duo faced Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas in Friday's opening foursomes match .

However, they got off to the worst possible start after losing the first hole in front of a raucous crowd at Bethpage Black.

Hatton and Rahm were able to steady the ship, though, before kickstarting their comeback towards the end of the front nine.

The key turning point came on the par four seventh following a bizarre incident in the rough.

How Rahm and Hatton avoided penalty after wayward tee shot

Rahm's wayward tee shot had landed in the trees 182 yards from the pin, with the ball placed directly behind a stick.

It prompted a prolonged discussion between

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