USA’s raft of young stars target dominant Ryder Cup era
FedEx Cup winner Patrick Cantlay was one of six rookies on the victorious US side.
FedEx Cup winner Patrick Cantlay was one of six rookies on the victorious US side.
The United States ran out 19-9 victors at Whistling Straits.
The hosts stormed to a 19-9 success.
Padraig Harrington’s men were convincingly beaten at Whistling Straits.
The United States led 11-5 heading into the final day at Whistling Straits.
The hosts need just three and a half points to win the biennial contest for only the second time since 2008.
Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia kept Europe’s slim hopes alive.
Padraig Harrington’s side trail 11-5 heading into Sunday’s 12 singles matches.
The United States hold a 9-3 advantage.
With the United States holding a 9-3 lead they clearly felt in the mood to get the party started as they whipped up the home fans.
Rahm and Garcia recovered from losing the first three holes to beat Koepka and Daniel Berger 3 and 1.
McIlroy had played 26 straight matches since making his debut at Celtic Manor in 2010.
The European Ryder Cup captain indicated McIlroy would play the afternoon fourballs and said “we need him for the singles”.
The four-time major winner will not appear in the Saturday foursomes, with Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia sent out first again.
The Northern Irishman lost twice in the same day for the first time and did not even reach the 16th hole.