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Reliance on rookies pays off for U.S. in Ryder Cup blowout

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By STEVE MEGARGEE
AP Sports Writer

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The United States laid waste to the notion that experience is essential to thriving in the Ryder Cup’s glaring spotlight. The U.S. rolled to a 19-9 victory over Europe with a roster that featured six Ryder Cup rookies. Daniel Berger, Patrick Cantlay, Harris English, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler posted a combined 14-4-3 record in their Ryder Cup debuts. Cantlay, Morikawa and Scheffler were undefeated. Scheffler capped his rookie debut with a convincing singles victory over Jon Rahm, the world’s top-ranked player. 

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