
Match 17: Jordan Spieth (USA) lost to Graeme McDowell (EUR), 2&1 Recap: The U.S. needed a strong start. That's why Captain Tom Watson sent the rookie Spieth -- arguably the best U.S. player this week -- out first. It was a tall order. The 21-year-old went up against McDowell, who clinched the Ryder Cup in 2010 for Europe at Celtic Manor. Spieth got off to a dazzling start, taking a 3-up lead through nine holes. At the turn, McDowell turned up the heat winning four consecutive holes beginning on No. 10 to suddenly snag a 1-up advantage. With a birdie on No. ...
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