Rahm and Hatton take down US power pair as Ryder Cup's main event turns into a big win for Europe

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Everyone wanted to see the first shot. The last one told the story better.

Justin Thomas needed to make a 5-foot putt on the 15th green to keep Friday's most highly anticipated match going at the Ryder Cup . But that putt — like so many others — skimmed the edge.

Thomas slumped his shoulders and headed over to shake hands with Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton after the European team's 4-and-3 win over the U.S. power pairing of Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau .

A match that was supposed to build momentum did just that — but for Europe, not the United States.

“Not exactly what we wanted,” U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said, summing up a morning that left the U.S. staring at a 3-1 deficit that grew even larger in the afternoon.

Europe brings a 5 1/2-2 1/2 lead into S