Ryder Cup 2016: Saturday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

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Published: October 1, 2016

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The United States extended its Ryder Cup lead Saturday to 9.5-6.5 thanks to a great performance in afternoon four-balls that saw them win three of four matches at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.

Europe cut Team USA's lead to 6.5-5.5 entering the afternoon after winning two and halving one foursomes match, but the Americans battled back and turned in a four-balls showing reminiscent of what they did in Friday's foursomes when they swept all four matches.

As the two sides continue to battle it out for international golf supremacy, here is a look at the current score and a recap of Saturday's action.

   

Current Scoreboard

     

Morning Foursomes Recap

After teaming up to beat Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar in impressive fashion in afternoon four-balls Friday, Rory McIlroy and Thomas Pieters were once again paired together Saturday morning.

That move paid dividends for European captain Darren Clarke, as the Northern Irish and Belgian combo took down Rickie Fowler and Phil Mickelson 4 and 2.

McIlroy and Pieters jumped on the Americans early with a 3-up lead through just five holes, but Fowler and Mickelson began to mount a comeback by winning the ninth and 10th.

Just when it seemed as though momentum had shifted in Team USA's favor, however, McIlroy came through in the clutch. The FedEx Cup champion nailed a big putt on No. 11 to put Europe back up by two in the match, as seen in this video courtesy of Ryder Cup Team EUR:



After Fowler and Mickelson got one back on the 12th, McIlroy and Pieters nursed a one-hole lead entering No. 14.

It was at that point that the Euros truly hit their stride, as they won each of the next three holes to finish with a 4 and 2 victory and cut into Team USA's overall lead.

By virtue of the loss, Lefty's lukewarm Ryder Cup record t...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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