Ryder Cup 2014 Results: Updated Standings and Predictions After Day 2 Fourball

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Published: September 27, 2014

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The 2014 Ryder Cup is showing the stark contrast between the talent in Europe and the United States. After another impressive performance in the afternoon session on Day 2, the European squad is just four points from retaining the championship and 4.5 from an outright win. 

Of course, even though no one in the United States wants to hear this or believe it, Europe's dominance was expected before the event began. Think back to before the teams were even finalized. There were no questions about who would feature in Paul McGinley's team. 

Tom Watson had to deflect questions about Tiger Woods, who was never in any condition to play in the Ryder Cup anyway, and doesn't have one player entering the event playing at his peak. It's shown through two days, but hope isn't entirely lost. 

Here's a look at the Ryder Cup standings after Saturday's action and predictions for what will happen on Sunday. 





 

Sunday Predictions



The most notable omission from the United States team on Saturday was Phil Mickelson. It wasn't a surprise because Lefty struggled on Day 1—despite winning the morning four-ball match with Keegan Bradley against Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy—and many analysts wondered why Tom Watson let him play in the afternoon. 

Butch Harmon, who is Mickelson's instructor, said on a Sky Sports broadcast, via Mike Walker of Golf.com, that Lefty "looks out of gas to me." When you can't even get his instructor to back him up, you know there is a problem. 

Mickelson didn't sound too bummed about being on the sidelines Saturday, saying in an Associated Press report, via ESPN, that it was in the best interest of the team:



"Whatever it takes to win," Mickelson said. "I want our team to win, and whatever we have to do is all I care about."

All of this is to say ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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