Despite only the first four matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup being completed, Paddy Power has decided to pay out on a European victory. The home team stormed to a 4-0 lead in the biennial event following the morning foursomes. This was the first time ever that the European team had a clean sweep of the opening series of a Ryder Cup.

Paddy Power has paid out on all pre-event single bets on Europe to win outright, which was “a sweet six-figure sum” according to the sportsbook operator.

USA captain Zach Johnson wants to see a bit more fight from his team

Two of the Friday morning victories were dominant 4&3 results, with the crowds at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome going wild. Captain Luke Donald was happy with the strong start, while USA captain Zach Johnson wants to see a bit more fight from his team.

Paddy Power has a track record of paying out early on certain markets, seeing it as a useful marketing tool. It doesn’t always go as planned, like when the operator paid out on Hillary Clinton becoming the next US president during the 2016 election before she ultimately lost to Donald Trump.