CHASKA, Minn. — The first day of the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National provided plenty of drama as the U.S. jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead. The Europeans closed the gap to 5-3 in the afternoon, setting up a dramatic weekend.
Saturday morning's pairings are indicative of the players who showed form Friday. European captain Darren Clarke clearly wants to get some of his rookies playing with more experienced players, while U.S. captain Davis Love III is sticking with pairings that worked for him on Day 1.
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Here is a breakdown of Saturday morning's foursome pairings:
Rory McIlroy and Thomas Pieters (Europe) vs.