Ryder Cup Day 2: USA begins chase of Europe in ideal conditions at Gleneagles

Ryder Cup Day 2: USA begins chase of Europe in ideal conditions at Gleneagles

12 years ago
Brian Spurlock / USA TODAY Sports

The U.S. begins its chase of the European Ryder Cup team Saturday morning at Gleneagles, Scotland, with another round of four-ball. The sun is out though the temperature remains chilly at 50 degrees.

The wind, which played a large factor, as it usually does on links courses, is calm Saturday morning and the greens are playing soft.

First off the tee were Europe's Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, who won both of their matches Friday, handing Europe two points. Chasing them are Matt Kuchar and Bubba Watson, a new pairing after the U.S. struggled in the afternoon foursomes Friday.

USA Tee Time Europe
Watson / Kuchar 2:35 AM Rose / Stenson
Furyk / Mahan 2:50 AM Donaldson / Westwood
Reed / Spieth 3:05 AM Bjorn / Kaymer
Walker / Fowler 3:20 AM McIlroy / Poulter

U.S. team captain Tom Watson switched up most of his pairings aside from Jimmy Walker and Rickie Fowler, who put the U.S. on the board twice Friday. Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth combined for 29 birdies Friday morning and won 5 & 4 over Ian Poulter and Stephen Gallacher.

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