Europe will have to make history to hold on to the Ryder Cup after suffering their worst opening day under the current format at a windswept Whistling Straits. Padraig Harrington’s side ended the day 6-2 behind as Rory McIlroy endured heavy defeats with all six of US captain Steve Stricker’s rookies contributing at least half a point.
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Team Europe Captain Padraig Harrington has named Shane Lowry, Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter as his wildcard picks for the 2021 Ryder Cup. Justin Rose misses out despite having featured in five of the last six Ryder Cups. The three picks join the nine automatic qualifiers who head to Whistling Straits later this month looking to retain their title.
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USA captain Steve Stricker has named Jordan Spieth and Xander Schauffele among his wildcard picks for the Ryder Cup, while Patrick Reed missed out on a place. Spieth will make his fourth consecutive Ryder Cup appearance, having returned to form on the PGA Tour last season, while Schauffele will be one of six debutants in Stricker’s side at Whistling Straits
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Xander Schauffele won gold at the Tokyo Games men’s singles golf tournament as Rory McIlroy suffered heartache in a nerve-jangling seven-man play-off for bronze. Schauffele snatched the glory after a marvellous approach to the 18th green that set up a birdie putt and breaking Rory Sabbatini’s heart.
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Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau have both been ruled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after testing positive for coronavirus. DeChambeau will be replaced on Team USA by former Masters winner Patrick Reed.
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