Ryder Cup: 5 Key Takeaways from the USA's Day 2 Play

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Oct 1, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA; Team USA captain Davis Love III greets Team USA vice-captain Tiger Woods on the 18th hole during the afternoon four-ball matches in the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports /

After nearly losing their lead on the Europeans, Team USA battled back in the afternoon to maintain the advantage heading into Sunday at the Ryder Cup.

Start strong, finish strong. After a clean sweep in the opening session of play, Team USA won three of four matches on Saturday afternoon to take a three-point lead into Sunday at the Ryder Cup. The Americans have an excellent opportunity to win this event for the first time in eight years.

Still, nothing’s decided — the stars and stripes held an even bigger lead through four sessions of the 2012 Ryder Cup and still managed to lose. As great as team match play is, there are almost as many points available during Sunday singles, the 12-match session that closes the event.

For now, the Americans are in the driver’s seat, and that’s largely because of their superb bookend performances. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the five biggest takeaways from Team USA’s Saturday performance at the Ryder Cup.

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Ryder Cup: 5 Key Takeaways from the USA’s Day 2 Play

By Sam Belden | Oct 1, 2016

After nearly losing their lead on the Europeans, Team USA battled back in the afternoon to maintain the advantage heading into Sunday at the Ryder Cup.