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5 takeaways from Saturday’s Ryder Cup four-ball play

Published

8 years ago

Sep 29, 2018

Gianni Magliocco

Here are 5 quick takeaways from the Saturday morning four-ball action from Le Golf National.

1) Europe surge clear

Europe took three of the four matches in the four-ball action this morning, increasing their lead to 8-4 over the U.S. side. The European team dominated on Saturday morning, taking the session 3-1 over their U.S. counterparts, whose one crumb of comfort was provided by the pairing of Spieth/Thomas. The result of the four-ball session means that Europe is guaranteed at the very least to have a share of the lead going into Sunday’s singles, and with the foursomes to come this afternoon, they will have designs on building a mammoth lead heading into the final day.

2) Garcia/Mcilroy’s excellence

VAMOS!#TeamEurope pic.twitter.com/tYWmwP5cnf

— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 29, 2018

This dynamic duo stole the show on Saturday morning in Paris. Pouring in birdies and lighting up Le Golf National with their energy and enthusiasm, Garcia and Mcilroy combined to make five birdies through eight holes to build a 4up advantage. Their opponents, Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau, looked like they were about to stage a monumental comeback, clawing themselves back to just one down with two holes to play, until Garcia delivered the dagger on the 17th green. With Koepka inside of him on the penultimate green and looking likely to have an opportunity to tie the match up, the Spaniard rolled a lengthy birdie attempt down the hill and into the back of the cup to spark joyous celebrations from the Europeans. Koepka couldn’t convert his birdie attempt, and the first point of the day was on the board for Team Europe.

3) Reed/Woods provide no energy

While Garcia and Mcilroy bounced around Le Golf National with gusto, Reed and Woods were the total opposite. The low energy provided by this pairing was startling, even after they won a hole, which wasn’t very often. Woods may not have been at his best, but he might as well have been out there on his own, as his partner Patrick Reed toiled around Le Golf National. Reed failed to find a fairway until the ninth hole, finding the water twice with tee balls and knocking another out of bounds. The duo were defeated 4&3 for the second day running by the European pairing of Fleetwood/Molinari.

4) Le Golf National is getting the better of Team USA

The host course this week has offered up superb drama already, and the stern challenge that Le Golf National provides has no doubt suited the European side more. Unlike many courses on the PGA Tour where often finding the rough is usually not a big issue, Le Golf National demands thought and accuracy. Team USA struggled mightily in Saturday’s morning session, with their inability to keep the ball in-play proving to be very expensive. Butch Harmon, speaking on Sky Sports, stated that it’s necessary to begin building and maintaining courses in the U.S. that offer the same challenges that Le Golf National provides in order for the U.S. players to get accustomed to Ryder Cup conditions in Europe. It’s hard to disagree.

5) Spieth/Thomas keep the U.S. alive

JT with the walk-off birdie to defeat Team Europe! ????????#RyderCup #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/kK2gPXycxv

— PGA of America (@PGA) September 29, 2018

While many of the U.S. players involved in the third session of the event struggled mightily, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas were the exceptions. Spieth made five birdies early on in his round, and he was the driving force behind the U.S. side getting in front against the European pairing of Poulter/Rahm. When Spieth began to struggle towards the end, his good friend and teammate, Thomas, stepped up. Thomas first holed his birdie putt on 16 for a half and then drained another on 17 to clinch victory (2&1) and with it the USA’s only point of the session. Captain Furyk will be hoping the duo can repeat their exploits in this afternoons foursomes.

Here’s a full recap of all the Saturday morning matches

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.