Ryder Cup 2018 - as it happened: Team Europe take control over USA on day two

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Ryder Cup 2018: Europe on top after day one

Europe seized control of the 2018 Ryder Cup on a thrilling second day in Paris.

The hosts took the morning fourballs 3-1 before keeping that advantage in the afternoon foursomes to take what could prove a decisive 10-6 lead into the final day.

Here's how it played out:

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Preview

What time does it start?

It all gets underway at 7.10am on Saturday morning with the opening fourballs.

Where can I watch it?

The whole tournament is being broadcast on Sky Sports Golf. You can also stream it online via SkyGo. It is also available on NowTV.

For those without access to any of those The Independent will be live blogging the entire weekend.

Thousands are in Paris to take in an absorbing contest (REUTERS)

Who's playing?

Some of the very best golfers on the planet. Tiger Woods leads the American team while new world number one Justin Rose is Europe's leading light.

Who's going to win?

USA Evens

Europe 5/4

Draw 11/1

Key Points

Score: Team Europe 10-6 Team USA

[29 September 2018 07:07 · Ben Burrows]

And we're back after that incredible afternoon session and it's a frosty morning in Paris.

[29 September 2018 07:10 · Ben Burrows]

But Ed Malyon has been inspecting the course since the early hours:

Dark and cold again as the masses stream into Le Golf National but it won’t be for long. In an hour we will be underway with the sun peeking over the 7th hole and bathing the course in some much-needed warmth. Stay tuned for all the action as it happens.

[29 September 2018 07:14 · Ben Burrows]

And first up it's Rory McIlroy who's partnered with Sergio Garcia today vs yesterday's opening match winners Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau.

Word has it Rory McIlroy was so pumped up after yesterday's win that he's had to size up his polo shirt for this morning.

[29 September 2018 07:16 · Ben Burrows]

[29 September 2018 07:19 · Ben Burrows]

Garcia & McIlroy vs Koepka & Finau

So here we go then. They are on the tee and the second day of the Ryder Cup is underway. Maybe the adrenaline is still coursing for McIlroy because he's pulled his iron but it's just stopped shy of the water. All four men are safely in play.

[29 September 2018 07:23 · Ben Burrows]

Garcia & McIlroy vs Koepka & Finau

Brooks Koepka was phenomenal yesterday and the underappreciated three-time major champion finds the heart of the green and Finau's cosied up right next to him.

The pin is back left and McIlroy's only perched on the front but Sergio's hit the pick of the bunch, taking on the water, and has an uphill putt for birdie.

[29 September 2018 07:25 · Ben Burrows]

Garcia & McIlroy vs Koepka & Finau

McIlroy has blitzed it past the hole. He'd have been better off securing the par so Sergio could have a run at it. After all...

[29 September 2018 07:26 · Ben Burrows]

A reminder of our schedule this morning...

[29 September 2018 07:28 · Ben Burrows]

Casey & Hatton vs Johnson & Fowler

Well it hasn't quite gone to plan so far. Fowler gets the second group underway and hooks it into the water. Was he put off by the wild hissing and boos behind the tee?

[29 September 2018 07:30 · Ben Burrows]

Casey & Hatton vs Johnson & Fowler

Johnson almost follows him and only comes up a foot short of the lake. Tyrrell Hatton is absolutely loving the cheers which come with each practice swing but he's lost concentration and he's in the water too. Paul Casey however has hammered it straight down the middle and it's his to win.