Cameron Young Shines at Ryder Cup in Hometown Triumph
Cameron Young made a memorable debut in the Ryder Cup held in New York, guiding the U.S. team to a pivotal victory amid a tough opening day. With seven birdies alongside Justin Thomas, he marked his first Ryder Cup win by six or more holes since 1995, at his beloved Bethpage Black.
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In a striking debut at the Ryder Cup on Friday, Cameron Young emerged as a hometown hero in New York, providing a much-needed boost for the U.S. team amidst a challenging start at Bethpage Black.
The Americans faced a tough session and were trailing Europe significantly with a score of 2-1/2 to 5-1/2 by the end of the first day on Long Island. However, Young, together with Justin Thomas, delivered an impressive performance by securing a 6&5 fourballs victory against Ludvig Aberg and Rasmus Hojgaard, scoring seven birdies in the process.
This win marks Young as the first American player since Phil Mickelson in 1995 to win his first Ryder Cup match by such a margin. The victory was particularly meaningful as Bethpage Black is where Young won the New York State Open as an amateur in 2017, adding a personal triumph to the national stage.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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