Ryder Cup 2016 Jordan Spieth Patrick Reed wilt Eur

Ryder Cup 2016 Jordan Spieth Patrick Reed wilt Eur

A sensational fightback from Rafael Cabrera Bello and Sergio Garcia saw Europe reduce its deficit to a solitary point after the third se sion of five at the Ryder Cup.As a result, the United States held a 6 -5 lead entering Saturday's fourball matches. The day will set up Sunday's decisive singles matches at Hazeltine National Golf Club.MORE: | | Europe took a 4-0 thrashing in the alternate-ball format on Friday but revived its hopes of winning a fourth succe sive Ryder Cup by winning three of the four subsequent fourball matches.The Americans looked set to retain their two-point lead with foursomes victories on Saturday morning, only for Garcia and Cabrera Bello to steal an unlikely half against Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth Trinity Benson Jersey . The Spaniards were four down with six holes to play.Reed and Spieth birdied five of the first seven holes but wobbled badly down the stretch. The match was even when a birdie putt from Spieth somehow stayed up at 17 and Cabrera Bello holed out from just off the green.In the end, the USA was grateful to Reed for holing a 4-foot par putt on No. 18, which at least ensured the hosts a lead ahead of the afternoon fourballs.Friday AM: Four points backFriday PM: Two points backSaturday AM: One point D'Andre Swift Jersey back Ryder Cup Team EUR (@RyderCupEurope) For the second se sion in a row, rookie Thomas Pieters excelled alongside Rory McIlroy. They defeated Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler 4 and 2.McIlroy appeared fired up during a contest that saw Europe forge ahead early and overcome a mid-round wobble. McIlroy responded to taunts from American fans as he helped put another point on the board.Europe's second triumph saw Chris Wood earn a point on his debut appearance. Wood and Justin Rose took a 1-up win over Jimmy Walker and Zach Johnson despite faltering late.The sole American succe s saw Brandt Snedeker and rookie Brooks Koepka as 3 and 2 winners against Henrik Stenson and Matt Fitzpatrick, who struggled over the closing holes after initially battling back from two down to be level with seven to play.They said what?"We had to tell ourselves they would slow down. We saw a window of opportunity, played good Daryl Worley Jersey and managed to snatch a tie." Cabrera Bello to Sky Sports."It's a great atmosphere and it seems like we're playing it in the right spirit. It's competitive but still respectful." McIlroy to BBC Radio 5.Must-see moments The atmosphere at Hazeltine reached fever pitch as Jameson Williams T Shirts Spieth's birdie attempt stayed up on the 17th. The two-time major champion sank to his knees and Cabrera Bello duly holed out to drag Europe level with a fourth win in five holes. Fowler drained a lengthy putt for birdie on the first at the start of match one. Yet Pieters responded in style, sinking a 20-footer of his own before raising a finger to his lips in a 'shushing' gesture. It was not long before Europe were three up through five. Mickelson was forced into playing a right-handed shot for the second day running.Lefty goes righty ... AGAIN. PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) There was a bizarre birdie for Garcia and Cabrera Bello at the fifth. Garcia's wayward tee ball ended up in the pocket of a marshal. Cabrera Bello took a free drop and found the green, and Garcia redeemed himself with a fine putt for a 3.What we learned McIlroy loves having a crowd against him. Europe's highest-ranked player took great pleasure in bowing to the American fans surrounding the 16th green on Friday and the 'Roary McIlroy' moniker seemed appropriate once more as he frequently let his emotions show on Saturday morning. A Ryder Cup match is never over. Spieth and Reed looked like winners with six holes Jessie Lemonier Jersey to play, only to fall apart down the stretch.

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