Team USA hold a commanding 11-5 lead heading into the final day of the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. The hosts continued their fine form on Saturday as Europe attempted to mount a comeback but will require an unprecedented upturn in fortunes if they are to retain the cup.
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Europe will have to make history to hold on to the Ryder Cup after suffering their worst opening day under the current format at a windswept Whistling Straits. Padraig Harrington’s side ended the day 6-2 behind as Rory McIlroy endured heavy defeats with all six of US captain Steve Stricker’s rookies contributing at least half a point.
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Xander Schauffele won gold at the Tokyo Games men’s singles golf tournament as Rory McIlroy suffered heartache in a nerve-jangling seven-man play-off for bronze. Schauffele snatched the glory after a marvellous approach to the 18th green that set up a birdie putt and breaking Rory Sabbatini’s heart.
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Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau have both been ruled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after testing positive for coronavirus. DeChambeau will be replaced on Team USA by former Masters winner Patrick Reed.
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Collin Morikawa became the first player to win The Open Championship on his debut as he held off Jordan Speith to win by two strokes at Royal St. George’s. Morikawa also became the first player in history to win two different majors at the first attempt following his PGA Championship win last year.
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