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Ryder Cup: After U.S. sweeps to 4-0 lead, Europe rallies to within 5-3
European star Rory McIlroy ended the day by making a clinching eagle putt on Hazeltine's No. 16.
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Phil Mickelson admitted he felt pressure
Mickelson called it a match in which he felt as much pressure as in any of the first 10 Ryder Cups he played.
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Tiger Woods erasing memories of his dismal Ryder Cup past
The legendary golfer by all accounts has been a positive, not a distraction, to the American team.
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Ryder Cup revels get started early, and the fans show off their stripes
Early fog gave way to a warm and brilliant day, drawing an estimated 51,000 people to Hazeltine around noon. The Golf Channel said the crowd was the biggest in Ryder Cup history.
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Another full day of top-tier golf: Your guide to Saturday at the Ryder Cup
The Europeans were skunked in Friday morning's matches but made a rousing comeback in the afternoon and trail 5-3 heading into Saturday's action. Gates open at 6:30 a.m.
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Fans given time to 'prepare' for Danny Willett
A member of the Willett entourage told a British radio broadcaster: "It wasn't terrible with the fans for Danny, but it wasn't good.''
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Ryder Cup rookie Thomas Pieters was steady for Europe
Rafa Cabrera Bello had two hole-winning birdies in his first seven Ryder Cup holes. Rory McIlroy's match-clinching eagle came after rookie partner Thomas Pieters won four holes to McIlroy's three.
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After U.S. morning sweep, afternoon rally pulls Europe to within 5-3
After a foursomes sweep by the Americans, Europe won three of four matches in the afternoon four-ball wave of matches.
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Saturday pairings: Europe's Clarke sticks with what works
Rory McIlroy and rookie Thomas Pieters will lead off after being a winning combination Friday afternoon.
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'American Marshals' fan group honors Flip Saunders' legacy
There were a few different masterminds of the fan group that would become known as the "American Marshals," but chief among them was Flip Saunders.
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Reusse: Europe's ham 'n egging doesn't have shot vs. USA's depth
Europe sent out Westwood and rookie Pieters in what looked like a mismatch. And it became one in a hurry.
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Scoreboard: Complete results from the Ryder Cup
All of the match results from the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National.
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Let 'er rip: It's tee time at the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine
The long lead-up is over; it's time to play some high-intensity golf at Hazeltine National. Play will begin with four morning matches that start with two young Americans facing Europe's Olympic gold and silver medalists.
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Understanding Ryder Cup scoring
As confusing as the Ryder Cup might be at times, it still comes down to carding low scores.
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Friday's match schedule at Hazeltine
Justin Rose/Henrik Stenson vs. Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed will be first off the tee at 7:35 a.m.
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Concede? Dormie? Four-ball? The unique language of the Ryder Cup
So how will this all work at Hazeltine National for the Ryder Cup? And how the heck do you know when someone's winning? We have it covered.
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Hazeltine golfers, beware of No. 17
No. 17 might be the course's shortest hole, but between bunkers, water and a tiny green, expect trouble.
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Hartman: Hazeltine National had its growing pains
But a course designed to hold major tournaments is now playing host to the biggest in the world.
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Souhan: After the taunting, Ryder Cup is golf with volume cranked up to 11
This week, Hazeltine National is playing host to one of the most emotional Ryder Cups ever. The golf should be good, too.
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Let the matches begin: Your guide to Friday at the Ryder Cup
After two years of waiting since the U.S. slopped the Ryder Cup away at Gleneagles it is finally time for redemption. Here is a closer look at Friday.
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Reusse: Sorry, Ryder Cup crowds, you just can't hate Europe
We're not playing the Soviet Union here. We're not even playing Putin's Russia, which would be a contest worth all of the red, white and blue toggery and "USA, USA'' chants at Hazeltine National.
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Two Minnesotans walk into a bar ... and completely explain the Ryder Cup (in American!)
If "Four-ball" and "All-square" are not part of your regular sports lingo, we've got a story for you.
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Heckler from N.D. sinks putt after mocking Rory McIlroy miss at Ryder Cup
When David Johnson heckled Rory McIlroy and Andy Sullivan on Thursday during Ryder Cup practice, Henrik Stenson invited him to come out to the putting surface and show the world how it's done.
West Metro
Ryder Cup is taking over in Chaska, for better and for worse
While many are embracing the event and all the activity, others see headaches, traffic and more drawbacks.
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Souhan: McIlroy, Euros don't have to work at being relaxed, confident
The 27-year-old from Northern Ireland has grown into a leader on the European team and has taken the lead in needling his opponents from the United States.
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Masters champ Willett gets an unexpected earful -- from his brother
Pete Willett went on a rant about American golf fans in a UK golf publication, setting off an unexpected and unwelcome firestorm for Danny Willett and Team Europe.
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Ryder Cup question: How much difference do captains make?
Every move of the Americans' Davis Love III and the Europeans' Darren Clarke will be scrutinized this weekend.
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Poll: How closely will you be watching the Ryder Cup?
Tell us if you're an avid fan, can't wait for the carnival to leave town or somewhere in between.
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Reusse: U.S. Ryder Cup team 'best ever?' Yes, but ...
The talent the United States is bringing to this 12-player, 28-match competition is astounding. There's only one way the Yanks are going to lose this time to Europe -- and that's if they choke.
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Hartman: Lehman says Ryder Cup is golf's biggest, best event
Despite the U.S. losing streak, the three-time Ryder Cup player is expecting better results.
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Golf's big moments not lost on Spieth
Somebody asked two-time major champion and U.S. team member Jordan Spieth to "paint a picture" of what it felt and sounded and smelled like his first time in the Ryder Cup in Scotland two years ago. He actually HAS commissioned a painting of it.
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Ryder Cup schedule at Hazeltine
Here's what you need to know for Ryder Cup week at Hazeltine:
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