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2021 Ryder Cup: Five Storylines from Saturday’s Action

By Tim Letcher

KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Xander Schauffele of team United States (L) and Patrick Cantlay of team United States celebrate on the seventh green during Saturday Morning Foursome Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 25, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Xander Schauffele of team United States (L) and Patrick Cantlay of team United States celebrate on the seventh green during Saturday Morning Foursome Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 25, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) /
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The 43rd Ryder Cup competition got underway on Friday morning at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. The Americans won three of the four matches in the four-ball portion of the day, setting an early tone for the match.

There were several key storylines on Saturday. Here are the top five things that happened.

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Americans Dominate Again – As they did on Friday, the American team enjoyed great success. On Saturday morning, the Americans won three of the four points, then Team USA took two of the four points in the afternoon. It all added up to an 11-5 American advantage with only the Sunday singles remaining.

Johnson/Morikawa Have Success – Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa won a point on Friday morning. Then the duo won two points on Saturday. And they did so in dominating fashion. They won 2&1 in the morning, then 4&3 in the afternoon. The veteran and the rookie at 3-0-0 together during this week’s event.

Spaniards Having Success – World number one Jon Rahm and countryman Sergio Garcia are 3-0-0 for the European side this week. That’s three of the five total points that the Euros have earned in the competition. If not for Rahm and Garcia, this may be a bigger blowout than it already is.

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Xander Keeps Rolling – Xander Schauffele has already won the Olympic gold medal this year. Now, he’s having a very good weekend in his first Ryder Cup. Schauffele has played in three matches and won all three. He sat out Saturday afternoon, taking a well-deserved rest.

A Likeable DeChambeau – For all of his faults, Bryson DeChambeau has been great this week. Both on the course and in his demeanor. DeChambeau paired with Scottie Scheffler on Saturday afternoon, earning his second point by beating the European team of Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland 3&1. This is a Bryson we can all get behind.

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