Ryder Cup RECAP: USA consign Europe to humiliation with record-breaking 19-9 win
The 2021 Ryder Cup is into the third and final day at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. Express Sport provides live updates as Team USA holding a strong lead against Team Europe.
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Padraig Harrington's European team will have to pull off the biggest comeback in Ryder Cup history if they're to overcome the 11-5 lead Team USA holding heading into Sunday's singles session.
Europe knew heading into the morning foursomes on Saturday that they would need to claw back the 6-2 deficit from Friday.
But Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia were once again the only pairing who picked up points as Dustin Johnson maintained his 100 per cent record.
The American has established an unstoppable partnership with Collin Morikawa while the likes of Rory McIlroy, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood continued to struggle.
Sunday's singles present an opportunity for Europe to create history, but the American players look in great form. Express Sport provides live score updates and keeps you up to date with all the latest action and talking points below.
KEY EVENTS
- US secure Ryder Cup with record win23:00
- Berger (WIN 1 UP) v Fitzpatrick22:57
- Spieth v Fleetwood (A/S)22:52
- English v Westwood (WIN 1 UP)22:41
- Finau v Poulter (WIN 3&2)22:06
- Johnson (WIN 1 UP) v Casey22:04
- Thomas (WIN 4&3) v Hatton22:03
- Koepka (WIN 2&1) v Wiesberger21:57
- USA win the Ryder Cup!21:52
- Morikawa v Hovland (A/S)21:50
- DeChambeau (WIN 3&2) v Garcia21:20
- Morikawa v Hovland (A/S)21:12
- Cantlay (WIN 4&2) v Lowry20:49
- Scheffler (WIN 4&3) v Rahm20:47
- Schauffele v McIlroy (WIN 3&2)20:39
- Spieth v Fleetwood (A/S)19:48
- Singles underway17:01
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And that brings to a close the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits where the USA secure a record-breaking victory over Europe.
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US secure Ryder Cup with record win
Berger's final point is a big one for the USA, as it means Steve Stricker's side have secured the record for the biggest ever winning margin in the modern era, after a crushing 19-9 victory.
Berger (WIN 1 UP) v Fitzpatrick
Berger wins!
Fitzpatrick finds the water hazard on 18 allowing Berger to take victory at 18 and in the match to ensure the last point goes to the US.
Spieth v Fleetwood (A/S)
The point is shared between Fleetwood and Spieth, as the pair shake hands for a half on the 18th green after having identical par putts to finish off.
English v Westwood (WIN 1 UP)
Westwood wins!
In what might have been his last ever Ryder Cup match, Westwood picks up a victory with a concession from English at the last.
Berger v Fitzpatrick (A/S)
Things are starting to level out in the final three games, as Berger birdies 16 to get back to all-square with two to play.
Spieth v Fleetwood (A/S)
More European battling late on, as Fleetwood gets back level with a birdie at 16.
English v Westwood (A/S)
Westwood is back battling to get some late blue on the board, as he wins two on the bounce to get back level heading up 18.
Berger v Fitzpatrick (1 UP)
Good news for Europe, as Fitzpatrick goes back ahead against Berger as he birdies 14 to take a one-up lead with four to play.
Spieth (1 UP) v Fleetwood
Spieth is looking to get himself involved in the US party as he takes the lead over Fleetwood on 15 to go one ahead.
English (2 UP) v Westwood
English is chasing another point for the US, as he wins 15 to move two clear of Westwood.
Berger v Fitzpatrick (A/S)
The Euros are still battling out there as Fitzpatrick has got himself back to all-square against Berger.
Finau v Poulter (WIN 3&2)
Poulter wins!Some pride salvaged Europe, as Poulter defeats Finau to ensure his unbeaten singles record remains untouched.
Johnson (WIN 1 UP) v Casey
Johnson wins!
Sublime stuff from the former world No 1, as he picks up another win and secures five points from five for the week.
Thomas (WIN 4&3) v Hatton
Thomas wins!Yet another for the Americans as Thomas defeats Hatton after a concession on the 15th.
Koepka (WIN 2&1) v Wiesberger
Koepka wins!
Another one on the board for the winners, as Koepka claims victory over Wiesberger with a concession on 17 after a sublime tee shot from the American.
USA win the Ryder Cup!
There we have it, the USA are champions!
The hosts have been dominant from the very start and are more than deserving of their victory. Their plan now will be to deliver as many points as possible in the remaining matches to smash the winning margin record.
Morikawa v Hovland (A/S)
The USA have won the Ryder Cup!
Despite Hovland beating Morikawa at the last, the half point is enough to win the Ryder Cup back for the States as they close in on a record-breaking victory!
Finau v Poulter (3 UP)
The Postman keeps going!
Despite America's immediate crowning Poulter battles on in his match to go three up with three to play.
Koepka (1 UP) v Wiesberger
Koepka moves closer to securing his win, as he defeats Wiesberger on 16 to go one up with two to plY.
Thomas (3 UP) v Hatton
Hatton is doing his best to delay Thomas' party just a little longer, as he holes a huge birdie putt at 14 to leave him three behind with four to play.
Johnson (1 UP) v Casey
Paul Casey is still battling for his pride, as he gets within one of Johnson with a superb eagle at the 16th.
A cracking putt from the Englishman.
English (1 UP) v Westwood
Despite getting level on the hole prior, Westwood is back to one down as English wins the 12th with a birdie.
Johnson (2 UP) v Casey
Johnson stretches his lead, as he holes a cracker on the par four 15th green to move two ahead of Casey.
Koepka v Wiesberger (A/S)
The Euro rookie continues his battle against the four-time major winner, as claims victory at 14 to get back level.
Finau v Poulter (2 UP)
After three lost holes, Finau pulls win back with a win over Poulter at 13.
DeChambeau (WIN 3&2) v Garcia
DeChambeau wins!
A concession at 16 sees Bryson take the win over Garcia, moving the USA within half a point of the title...
English v Westwood (A/S)
The European pride hunting continues, as Westwood gets himself level at 11 against English.
Morikawa v Hovland (A/S)
Hovland looks to rescue some European pride, as he draws level with Morikawa thanks to a great putt at 15.
Koepka (1 UP) v Wiesberger
The Americans seem unstoppable.
They go up in another as Koepka finds a birdie at the par four 13th against the European rookie.
Finau v Poulter (3 UP)
Another for Poulter!
Vintage stuff from the Englishman as he moves three ahead of Finau in a bid to maintain his unbeaten Ryder Cup singles record.
Berger (2 UP) v Fitzpatrick
Some turnaround from Berger!
He wins three on the bounce, this time at nine to move two clear of the Englishman as they head for the turn.
DeChambeau (3 UP) v Garcia
DeChambeau moves one step closer, as Garcia concedes at 12 to give the American a three hole lead with three to play.
Berger (1 UP) v Fitzpatrick
Berger takes the advantage in the final match of the tournament, as he holes a superb birdie at eight to move one clear of Fitzpatrick.
Morikawa (1 UP) v Hovland
Another fight back from Hovland, as he two putts for the victory at 14 to leave him one behind the Open champion with four to play.
Finau v Poulter (2 UP)
Poulter makes his move on the back nine, as he wins two on the bounce at 10 and 11 to move two clear of Finau.
Koepka (A/S) v Wiesberger
After getting himself ahead, Wiesberger lets his lead slip with a short miss at 11 to leave the game all-square.
Spieth v Fleetwood (A/S)
Fleetwood continues to battle against Spieth, as he secures two birdies and two wins in a row to get back to level.
Berger v Fitzpatrick (A/S)
Berger gets back level in the final match as he makes a birdie two at the seventh against Fitzpatrick.
Cantlay (WIN 4&2) v Lowry
Cantlay wins!
Another point on the board for the US as Cantlay sees off Lowry to move them just one point and a half away from the title.
Scheffler (WIN 4&3) v Rahm
Scheffler wins!
An superb performance from the US rookie sees him defeat the world No 1 in style.
Morikawa (2 UP) v Hovland
Morikawa makes the perfect reaction to losing the last, as he clinches victory at 14 to reinstate his two hole lead.
Thomas (4 UP) v Hatton
Thomas continues to shine for the US, as he enters the turn with a win at nine to move four ahead.
Schauffele v McIlroy (WIN 3&2)
McIlroy wins!
Despite the American dominance Rory rescues some pride for himself and his team with a great win over the Olympic champion.
And, it all seems too much for the Northern Irishman who sheds a tear in his post-round interview.
Morikawa (1 UP) v Hovland
Hovland reminds Morikawa he is still there in this one, ss he wins the 12th to move within one.
Cantlay (3 UP) v Lowry
Yhe Americans move closer as Cantlay once again edges away from Lowry with a win at 15.
Scheffler (3 UP) v Rahm
Rahm looks to keep himself in his game, as he defeats Scheffler at 14 to get it back to three.
Spieth (1 UP) v Fleetwood
Fleetwood drags one back against Spieth in the penultimate match, as he holes a big putt at the par the par fourth sixth in the penultimate match.
English (1 UP) v Westwood
America continue to dominate the board, as the English moves ahead of English at seven.
Thomas (3 UP) v Hatton
Superb from Thomas, as he rolls in a beauty of a putt from off the green at eight to move three clear of Hatton.
Scheffler (4 UP) v Rahm
More problems for Rahm, as he bogeys the 13th to send Scheffler back into a four hole lead.
DeChambeau (2 UP) v Garcia
A claw back for Garcia, as DeChambeau finds trouble at the par three 12th leading to a concession for the Spaniard.
Spieth (2 UP) v Fleetwood
Another American roar sounds around the course, as Spieth takes a win at the sixth to move two ahead of Fleetwood.
Cantlay (2 UP) v Lowry
Cantlay restores his two-hole advantage, as he fires a dart into the 14th pin resultiing in a concession from Lowry who missed his birdie putt.
Finau v Poulter (A/S)
Poulter lets his lead slip, as Finau claims victory at eight to level things up.
Scheffler (3 UP) v Rahm
Rahm gets himself back to three behind as he reacts well to win the 12th after Scheffler concession.
Schauffele v McIlroy (3 UP)
Brilliant from Rory!The Americans might be on the cusp but Rory is going down fighting, as he sinks a stunning birdie at the 13th to move three ahead.
Scheffler (4 UP) v Rahm
The world No 1 is really up against it here, as Scheffler regains his four hole advantage with another win at 11.
Berger v Fitzpatrick (1 UP)
Despite the US dominance, Fitzpatrick regains his lead over Berger with a win at four in the last match.
Johnson (1 UP) v Casey
Johnson regains his lead over Casey as he takes a win at the eighth.
Cantlay (1 UP) v Lowry
Cantlay finds himself in all sorts of trouble at the 12th, leading to a concession for Lowry to move him just one behind.
Schauffele v McIlroy (2 UP)
Xander gets one back against McIlroy, as he birdies the par three 12th to leave the lead at two.
Thomas (1 UP) v Hatton
Tyrrell Hatton gets his Sunday going with his first win at five to limit Thomas' lead to one.
Koepka (1 UP) v Wiesberger
More red on the board, as Koepka makes his move against the Euro rookie with victory at seven.
Spieth v Fleetwood (A/S)
Fleetwood gets his game back to all-square as he defeats Spieth at four.
DeChambeau (3 UP) v Garcia
Bryson continues to edge away from Garcia, as he holes another solid putt at nine to extend his lead to three...
Johnson v Casey (A/S)
A superb up and down from Casey at seven, as he secures a hard-fought par to get back to level.
Berger v Fitzpatrick (A/S)
Berger battles back after going down at the first by winning the second to level up the last match.
Cantlay (2 UP) v Lowry
Lowry gets himself back into it in match two, as he claims victory at the tenth, to kick off his back nine the right way.
Schauffele v McIlroy (3 UP)
McIlroy marches on at 11, as he sinks a par putt to move three ahead!
Spieth v Fleetwood (1 UP)
Fleetwood falls behind in his game, as Spieth takes first blood with a win at the par three third.
Berger v Fitzpatrick (1 UP)
A great start for the Englishman as he holes a birdie putt at one to take the lead in the final match!
Johnson (1 UP) v Casey
Finally movement in match six, as Johnson holes a great putt from the fringe to move ahead of Casey.
Morikawa (2 UP) v Hovland
Four on the bounce for Morikawa!
He finds another birdie, and another win at seven to move two ahead of fellow rookie Hovland.
English v Westwood (1 UP)
Westwood back ahead!
After being pegged back at the second Westwood regains his lead at the par thre third.
Morikawa (1 UP) v Hovland
Morikawa is flying!
He wins his third succesive hole at the sixth to go one up over Hovland.
Spieth v Fleetwood (A/S)
It's all level in the penultimate match as Spieth and Fleetwood match each other through two.
Schauffele v McIlroy (2 UP)
McIlroy doubles his lead, as he starts the back nine perfectly with a birdie a 10 following Schauffele's par.
Morikawa v Hovland (A/S)
Morikawa gets himself back level with Hovland, as he wins his second hole with a second birdie in a row at the par five fifth.
DeChambeau (2 UP) v Garcia
Bryson regains his two hole advantage, as he sinks a superb birdie putt at seven to move further away from Garcia.
English v Westwood (A/S)
Instant reaction from English, as he defeats Westwood at the par five second to get back to all-square.
Thomas (2 UP) v Hatton
A super start from Thomas, as he goes back-to-back against Hatton with two birdies to go two ahead.
English v Westwood (1 UP)
A great start for Westwood at one, as he sinks a fantastic birdie putt to take an early advantage over English!
DeChambeau (1 UP) v Garcia
DeChambeau becomes the fourth man of the day to find water trouble on five, and this allows Garcia to capitalise as the American is forced to concede.
Thomas (1 UP) v Hatton
A confident start from Thomas, as confidently walks in a solid birdie putt at the first to take the early advantage.
Morikawa v Hovland (1 UP)
Frustration for Hovland, as he misses his par putt to allow Morikawa to reduce the deficit to one.
Koepka v Wiesberger (A/S)
Great reaction from Koepka after going down at the first, as he picks up a win on the par five second to get back to all-square.
Schauffele v McIlroy (1 UP)
Schauffele limits McIlroy's lead to one, as he two putts for par whilst the Euro can only manage bogey at the par three seventh.
DeChambeau (2 UP) v Garcia
DeChambeau reacts well after losing the third, as he birdies the par four forth to regain his two hole advantage.
Cantlay (3 UP) v Lowry
After going up early Lowry now finds himself in trouble.
He loses the sixth thanks to a superb up and down for birdie from Cantlay.
Finau v Poulter (1 UP)
What a start from the Postman!
He sinks a beauty of a birdie putt on the first to move ahead early against Finau.
Scheffler (3 UP) v Rahm
Rahm gets one back!
The Spaniard wins the par five fifth, after Scheffler found the water leading to a concession. His lead is cut to three through five.
Koepka v Wiesberger (1 UP)
Wiesberger gets off to the perfect start as he defeats Koepka at one, who found trouble after his tee shot.
Cantlay (2 UP) v Lowry
Superb from Cantlay to continue his turnaround.
He sticks his third at the par five fifth inside a foot leading to a concession and a win for the American.
Morikawa v Hovland (2 UP)
Hovland has started superbly, as he has gone back-to-back against Hovland to move two ahead through the opening two holes.
DeChambeau (1 UP) v Garcia
Garcia fights back at the third, as he sinks a beauty at the par three for birdie to reduce DeChambeau's lead to one.
Scheffler (4 UP) v Rahm
Scheffler is dialed in!
The American fires in a dart to the green on four, leading to a concession from Rahm in a remarkable start from the US rookie!
Johnson v Casey (A/S)
Back to the first, and Johnson and Casey both share the hole in their opener.
Magic from McIlroy
Clutch from McIlroy!
He sinks a huge putt on the fifth after finding the water earlier on in the hole, ensuring he stays two ahead!
DeChambeau (2 UP) v Garcia
DeChambeau doubles his lead on the par five second, as he makes par whilst Garcia slips up with a frustrating bogey.
Cantlay (1 UP) v Lowry
Cantlay with the turnaround!
After falling behind early on, Cantlay wins two holes on the bounce to take the lead in the second match.
Scheffler (3 UP) v Rahm
Scheffler is on fire!
Three holes, three birdies, and three-up on the world No 1!
Morikawa v Hovland (1 UP)
A good start for the European rookeie in match five, as Morikawa concedes the hole following a missed par putt to put Hovland ahead at the first.
Schauffele v McIlroy (2 UP)
More good news for McIlroy, as he adds another birdie to his card - this time at four - to move two ahead of Schauffele in the opener!
Scheffler (2 UP) v Rahm
A super start from Scheffler!
He goes back-to-back through the first two holes to go two-up on world No 1 Jon Rahm.
Cantlay v Lowry (A/S)
Great reaction from Cantlay, as he birdies the par three third to draw himself back level with Lowry.
DeChambeau (1 UP) v Garcia
Bryson DeChambeau, what a start!
He follows up his monster drive by rolling in the eagle putt from distance to kick off his Sunday in style.
Cantlay v Lowry (1 UP)
Lowry is back at it on day two!
He goes up and down from the back fringe on two, to hole a birdie and win the hole in the secibd match.
Match four underway
An absoulte cracker undweway in match four, as Garcia and DeChambeau face off.
Garcia flies his down the fairway, but Bryson goes one better by carrying the green with an absolute rocket.
Scheffler (1 UP) v Rahm
Advantage America in match three, as Scheffler betters Rahm's par with a cool biride from five feet to get the home side on the board.
Match three gets going
Back at the tee we are underway in the third match, as Rahm and Scheffler both hit two crackers down the middle,
Cantlay v Lowry (A/S)
A par each for Cantlay and Lowry in match two sees them all-square after one.
Match two underway
Lowry gets the Euros going in match two by sending his tee shot straight down the middlle, before Cantlay follows suit by joining on the fairway.
Schauffele v McIlroy (1 UP)
Great start for Rory!
McIlroy rolls in a confident birdie putt to pile the pressure on Schauffele, who goes on to miss from close range to put the Euros up through one!
Singles underway
Sunday is underway at Whistling Straits, and what a start from McIlroy as he crushes one into the fringe alongside the green.
Schauffele follows up for the US by flying another cracker right up there, just short of the putting service to kick off match one.
Five minutes to go...
Sunday's singles are just about to get going, stay tuned for all the updates!
McIlroy set to lead Europe out
Despite a torrid week, Rory McIlroy will lead the visitors out in match one against Xander Schauffele.
There is no doubt the Northern Irishman will have to deliver in this one if his team are going stand any chance of putting up a fight this afternoon.
Europe need Miracle in Medinah and more
Europe are no strangers to flipping big deficits, after their heroic showing in Medinah in 2012.
They chalked off America's four point lead nine years ago, however today's task seems a whole lot tougher than that...
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As it stands
So after two days that have been dominated by the Americans, Steve Stricker's team head into the final round of matches with a comfortable 11-5 lead ahead of Europe.
This means the hosts need just three and a half points to take back the title, whilst the Europeans require nine points to retain it and nine and a half to win outright...
Sunday's singles matches
This afternoon's singles matches are as followed:
MATCH 1: Xander Schauffele (USA) vs Rory McIlroy (EUR)
MATCH 2: Patrick Cantlay (USA) vs Shane Lowry (EUR)
MATCH 3: Scottie Scheffler (USA) vs Jon Rahm (EUR)
MATCH 4: Bryson DeChambeau (USA) vs Sergio Garcia (EUR)
MATCH 5: Collin Morikawa (USA) vs Viktor Hovland (EUR)
MATCH 6: Dustin Johnson (USA) vs Paul Casey (EUR)
MATCH 7: Brooks Koepka (USA) vs Bernd Wiesberger (EUR)
MATCH 8: Tony Finau (USA) vs Ian Poulter (EUR)
MATCH 9: Justin Thomas (USA) vs Tyrrell Hatton (EUR)
MATCH 10: Harris English (USA) vs Lee Westwood (EUR)
MATCH 11: Jordan Spieth (USA) vs Tommy Fleetwood (EUR)
MATCH 12: Daniel Berger (USA) v Matt Fitzpatrick (EUR)
Lowry still believes
One of Europe's only shining lights this week has been Shane Lowry, and after a spirited performance yesterday the Irishman still believes Europe can somwhow battle their way back into this.
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Ryder Cup - The final chance
Good afternoon golf fans and welcome to Express Sport's live blog for the third and final day of the 2021 Ryder Cup.
For Team USA, this should be a very straightforward victory.
For Team Europe, it's largely about damaged limitations.
But there has been plenty of drama at the Ryder Cup in previous years and if Europe start leading in a few of the early single matches then optimism will only rise.
Stay tuned throughout the night for LIVE updates.