Ryder Cup: Recaps for All 12 Sunday Singles Matches

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Oct 2, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA; Patrick Reed of the United States reacts to a putt on the 12th green during the single matches in 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports /

Patrick Reed def. Rory McIlroy 1-up

The two captains sent out their big guns early — both Reed and McIlroy led their respective teams in points scored heading into Sunday. They didn’t disappoint, showcasing incredible skill as well as tons of emotion in one of the most thrilling matches of the weekend.

McIlroy got off to an early lead with a birdie on the third hole, but he couldn’t contain his opponent for long. Reed eagled the fifth to square things up, and the match took off from there, with the two competitors matching each other birdie for birdie and taunt for taunt over the next three holes.

From there, the level of play declined — both players made multiple bogeys over the next hour or so. Still, Reed managed to grab his first lead of the afternoon with a par on the 12th and continued to advance, reaching dormie after winning the 16th. While McIlroy got one back when Reed bogeyed the par 3 17th, he could only watch as his opponent rolled in a birdie putt on the 18th green to clinch this epic battle.

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