Powered by their best away start, Europe golfers owned a 5.5-2.5 lead over the United States as Saturday's morning foursomes matches teed off at the 45th Ryder Cup.

Europe captured the first three matches on US soil for the first time in grabbing a 3-1 foursomes lead Friday and those same four duos returned for the visitors on day two at Bethpage Black.

"To create a little bit of history with the three matches and how they were won was great. History is nice to accomplish," Europe captain Luke Donald said.

Spain's Jon Rahm and England's Tommy Fleetwood each won twice on Friday, in foursomes (alternate shot) and in afternoon four-balls (best ball).

World number two Rory McIlroy, who completed a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters in April, settled for a triumph and a draw when he m

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