The Ryder Cup’s four-ball session on Friday concluded with Europe leading the USA 5.5 to 2.5. Saturday’s action kicks off with Foursomes, featuring the following matchups:
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Match 1 (7:10 AM ET): Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young (USA) vs. Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludwig Ã…berg (EUR). DeChambeau, seeking redemption after a poor Foursomes performance, pairs with rookie Young, who had a win on Friday. The European duo had a strong showing with a 5&3 victory against Scotty Scheffler and Russell Henley.
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Match 2 (7:26 AM ET): Harris English & Collin Morikawa (USA) vs. Rory McIlroy & Tommy Fleetwood (EUR). This rematch saw McIlroy and Fleetwood previously triumphing 5&3. Their Foursomes records are impressive, with Fleetwood holding a perfect 5-0-0.
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Match 3 (7:42 AM ET): Xander Schauffele & Patrick Cantlay (USA) vs. Jon Rahm & Tyrrell Hatton (EUR). Both U.S. pairings have experience and recent success, but they face the formidable Rahm and Hatton, who are undefeated in Foursomes.
- Match 4 (7:58 AM ET): Russell Henley & Scotty Scheffler (USA) vs. Robert MacIntyre & Viktor Hovland (EUR). Neither team has secured a victory yet in the Cup, with Schauffler looking to improve his 0-3-0 record.
Foursomes involve teams alternating shots, playing one ball per hole. The format emphasizes strategy in player pairings, aiming to maximize each team’s strengths.