What was the first-tee atmosphere like at the Ryder Cup and did the New York crowds live up to the hype? Sky Sports' Ali Stafford followed the action from the main grandstand and reflects on the opening day at Bethpage Black...

Spectators were seen eagerly running towards the course as soon as gates opened at 5am, where enhanced security measures and airport-style scanners - in place due to President Donald Trump's visit - greeted anybody trying to get inside 'the bubble' of the grandstand.

The additional restrictions didn't stop the stand being at capacity while Bethpage was still covered in darkness, with thousands more being turned away and sent trudging down the fairways to find a different vantage point.

'Sweet Caroline' and 'Don't Stop Believin' were among the karaoke classics bel

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