On September 12th, round one action from the Procore Championship and BMW PGA Championship painted a concerning picture for Team USA as they struggled mightily while their European Ryder Cup counterparts soared to the top of the leaderboard.

PROCORE CHAMPIONSHIP: PANIC IN NAPA

• The American Ryder Cup tune-up turned disastrous as seven team members find themselves well off the pace and in danger of missing the cut, raising serious questions about their pre-Ryder Cup strategy and current form.
• Collin Morikawa noted the team's "great vibes" aren't translating to the course after his even-par 72, a score matched by Cantlay, Thomas, and Young.
• Canadian Mackenzie Hughes stole the spotlight from the Ryder Cup stars, firing a blistering, bogey-free, nine-under 63 to take the outright lead.

BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: EUROPE's EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES

• Across the pond at Wentworth, it was a completely different story. Team Europe looks razor sharp, with Ryder Cup rookie Ludvig Åberg firing a flawless 64 to co-lead and multiple veterans posting low numbers in a show of force.
• Four European Ryder Cuppers shot 5-under or better, including Matt Fitzpatrick (66), Viktor Hovland (67), Justin Rose (67), and Shane Lowry (67).
• Ryder Cup rookie Ludvig Åberg showed zero nerves, carding a flawless eight-under 64 in his first start since being named to the team.

Quick Hits

Mackenzie Hughes leads Procore at -9 • Ludvig Åberg co-leads the BMW PGA at -8 • Play at Wentworth suspended due to darkness

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