Harrington benches McIlroy after first two-loss Ryder Cup day
Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter

Harrington benches McIlroy after first two-loss Ryder Cup day

Europe captain Padraig Harrington has dropped Rory McIlroy from Saturday’s morning foursome matches after the first two-loss day of the four-time Major winner’s Ryder Cup career.

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Fans create electric atmosphere to launch Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy plays his shot as fans look on

Fans create electric atmosphere to launch Ryder Cup

Thousands of singing and chanting spectators created an electric atmosphere at the first tee to start the 43rd Ryder Cup on a cool Friday morning at Whistling Straits.

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Ryder Cup captains remain cagey on pairing plans
Members of the Team Europe Ryder Cup team

Ryder Cup captains remain cagey on pairing plans

Ryder Cup newcomer Viktor Hovland has waxed enthusiastic on the possibility of partnering with Rory McIlroy, but European captain Padraig Harrington – like US counterpart Steve Stricker – is keeping his precise pairing plans close to his chest. (more…)

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US Ryder Cup team wary of ‘underdog’ Europe’s bite
United States Captain Steve Stricker and European Captain Padraig Harrington

US Ryder Cup team wary of ‘underdog’ Europe’s bite

A year’s delay has only made the United States hungrier to reclaim the Ryder Cup, but captain Steve Stricker knows even a star-studded American side will have to battle to wrest the coveted trophy from Europe at Whistling Straits next week. (more…)

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Stricker confirms final US Ryder Cup selections
Xander Schauffele of the US

Stricker confirms final US Ryder Cup selections

Olympic champion Xander Schauffele and three-time Major winner Jordan Spieth were named in the US Ryder Cup team, but there was no place for Patrick Reed as captain Steve Stricker completed his lineup on Wednesday. (more…)

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Furyk will captain Team USA at 2018 Ryder Cup
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: United States Ryder Cup Captain, Jim Furyk talks during the Ryder Cup Captain's Announcement press conference at PGA of America Headquarters on January 11, 2017 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/PGA of America via Getty Images)

Furyk will captain Team USA at 2018 Ryder Cup

Jim Furyk will take the helm of Team USA at the 2018 Ryder Cup in France, where they’ll look to retain the trophy and win on European soil for the…

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Bjorn named Ryder Cup captain – reports
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 07: Thomas Bjorn during day 3 of the Nedbank Challenge at Sun City on December 07, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Petri Oeschger/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

Bjorn named Ryder Cup captain – reports

Thomas Bjorn was named as captain for Team Europe at the 2018 Ryder Cup, golf's biggest match play showdown. The Dane was vice-captain at Hazeltine earlier this year (his fourth time…

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America rights the ship on Saturday afternoon
CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 01: Patrick Reed of the United States reacts while walking on the 16th green during afternoon fourball matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 1, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

America rights the ship on Saturday afternoon

Team USA produced some magic on Saturday afternoon at the Ryder Cup, led by the fiery Patrick Reed, to win the Saturday four-balls three to one, for a three-point lead…

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Clarke knows how to handle it
CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Captain Darren Clarke of Europe speaks during a press conference prior to the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 27, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Clarke knows how to handle it

The Ryder Cup is an emotional rollercoaster that few people have ridden as many times as Darren Clarke. This year he’s in the driver’s seat as captain of Team Europe,…

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