Ryder Cup Format 2014: Breaking Down the Weekend’s Match-Play Events

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Published: September 26, 2014

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The first day of the 2014 Ryder Cup went the way it was expected to. Europe did come out of the gate slow in the morning session but rebounded in the afternoon to take a 5-3 lead and put the United States behind the eight ball. 

While there will be plenty of stories written about how Europe will continue to steamroll the United States, what America must do to get back on track and everything in between, we are focused on how the Ryder Cup will be decided. 

The unique Ryder Cup format makes it impossible for either side to rest on its laurels. Just two years ago, the U.S. blew a 10-6 lead on the final day at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. What does that mean for 2014?

We are going to look at what will happen Saturday and Sunday at Gleneagles by breaking down the format for the remaining events. 



 

Saturday



There are a total of 28 matches in the Ryder Cup spread out over three days. Eight of the matches took place Friday, with the European team getting out to a two-point lead. Saturday will look similar to Friday in terms of events on the course. 

It will feature eight matches with two-man teams on each side. The matches are contested in two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning matches are played in a four-ball format, which means all four players are taking shots, with the lowest score on a given hole being the one used on the leaderboard.

For instance, if Phil Mickelson shoots a four on a par four and Keegan Bradley shoots a three on the same hole, Bradley's score will be the one that is applied. If the players on the other team each par the same hole, Mickelson and Bradley will be awarded the hole. In the event of a tie at the end of 18 holes, both teams are awarded one-half point. 

Moving to the afternoon sessions, the format changes slightly to a foursome. It's basicall...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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