McIlroy and Lowry battle in a classic to edge Europe to three-point lead at Bethpage 

McIlroy will again partner in-form Tommy Fleetwood in Saturday's morning foursomes, with Europe captain Luke Donald sticking to Friday's winning formula

PUMPED: Rory McIlroy makes eagle to win the 7th alongside Shane Lowry in the Friday four-balls of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park

In terms of tempo, this Rory McIlroy-Patrick Cantlay combination really shouldn't work. How can you make dance partners out of a lead who swings with wild abandon and a follow who drags his feet stultifyingly slowly? 

Yet when the battle for this little gold cup rolls around every couple of years, the oddest couple make for the most compelling dance partners. For Friday and Saturday in Rome 2023, see this sultry September Friday on Long Island.