European stars shine to build 8.5-3.5 lead after Day 2 foursomes

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The stars were out in full force for Europe to begin Day 2 of the Ryder Cup, with Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, and Viktor Hovland among those stepping up in a big way to help their side collect three more points in foursomes. Europe leads the USA 8.5-3.5 entering the afternoon four-ball and is the first away team to win the first three sessions of a Ryder Cup since 1979.

Match 1: DeChambeau/Young 🇺🇸 4&2 over Fitzpatrick/Aberg 🇪🇺

U.S. captain Keegan Bradley may have finally found a suitable partner for Bryson DeChambeau in the red-hot Cameron Young. Young's stellar short game proved to be the perfect complement to DeChambeau's ability off the tee. The duo heated up as they approached the turn, winning holes No. 7, 8, and 10 to build a 3-up lead they never relinquished.

Match 2: McIlroy/Fleetwood 🇪🇺 3&2 over English/Morikawa 🇺🇸

The "Fleetwood Mac" pairing of Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood continues to be what dreams are made of for the European side. With a PGA TOUR win now under his belt, Fleetwood seems to be as confident as ever, evidenced by his pin-rattling approach on No. 11 that led to a tap-in birdie for McIlroy.

McIlroy is also playing with a swagger that can make him virtually unbeatable. He appeared to tell the crowd on No. 16 to "shut the f--- up" before stuffing his approach to three feet to set up a Fleetwood birdie putt that ended the match.

Despite Harris English and Collin Morikawa making five birdies, including back-to-back on holes No. 14 and 15 to prolong the match, it wasn't enough.

Match 3: Rahm/Hatton 🇪🇺 3&2 over Schauffele/Cantlay 🇺🇸

Jon Rahm's magnificent pitch shot from a brutal lie on No. 8 could go down in European Ryder Cup lore if they hang on to win.

Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton built a 1-up edge on the first hole and never trailed in the match, though the pair didn't lead by more than two until the 16th hole. Rahm's brilliant approach set up another winning putt for Hatton, who was on fire with the flat stick all morning.

Match 4: MacIntyre/Hovland 🇪🇺 1-up over Henley/Scheffler 🇺🇸

Bradley's risky decision to reunite Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley for alternate shot after they couldn't find success together Friday appeared to backfire. Scheffler made good shots along the way, but Henley didn't provide enough support for the World No. 1.

Henley missed a crucial 14-footer for birdie on the par-3 17th that would've tied the match. Viktor Hovland made up for his wayward tee shot, burying a 12-foot dagger for par to maintain a 1-up lead.

Scheffler had a chance to tie the match on No. 18, but his approach missed the green by a wide margin, allowing Hovland and Robert MacIntyre to prevail.