Henrik Stenson showed all his class to prevent the Royal Trophy being decided by a sudden death play-off as the clash between Europe and Asia produced one of sport's classic cliffhangers. 
Charlie Wi beat Simon Dyson one up...Dyson was left to reflect on a string of missed chances as Wi justified his captain's faith in him as his lead-off man by grinding out a precious point, thanks to his razor-sharp short game. 
Colin Montgomerie spearheaded the promised European fight-back as he inspired his Team to a 3-1 triumph in the Royal Trophy four-balls, giving them a priceless one point lead heading into the singles. 
Jeev Milkha Singh & Gaganjeet Bhullar lost to Colin Montgomerie & Simon Dyson 4&3...Joe Ozaki's decision to send the Indian duo out first never looked like paying off - they failed to win a single hole on the front nine, and found themselves three down at the turn. 
Ryo Ishikawa led the way as Asia enjoyed another memorable day at the Royal Trophy, edging a point clear of Colin Montgomerie's powerful European Team after the opening round of foursomes. 
Ryo Ishikawa & Koumei Oda beat Colin Montgomerie & Pablo Martin 3&2...The Asian duo made the worst possible start after Ishikawa got the fourth Royal Trophy under way, as they gifted the first two holes to their opponents. 
Colin Montgomerie deliberately put himself in the firing line against Ryo Ishikawa at the Royal Trophy, despite seeing the Japanese phenomenon make mincemeat of another veteran star. |
