Ryder Cup: Recaps for All 12 Sunday Singles Matches

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Oct 2, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA; Henrik Stenson of Sweden chips on the 11th hole during the single matches in 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports /

Henrik Stenson def. Jordan Spieth 3 & 2

Stenson and Spieth were expected to help lead their respective squads at the start of the week, but both looked somewhat off throughout the five sessions. In the end, it was the Swede who came away with a point after this showdown, taking control with a flurry of birdies around the turn while his opponent struggled to gain momentum.

Spieth was the one applying the pressure for much of the front nine, winning two of the first five holes to hold a 1-up lead through seven. Stenson caught fire with a terrific birdie on the par 3 eighth, however, and the Texan never held the advantage again.

While Stenson gave one back with a bogey on 12, a pair of eagles on 13 and 16 were enough to lift him to the victory. As the first completed match of the day, the victory put Team Europe on the board and cut into Team USA’s lead.

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