McDowell, Stenson and McIlroy to open singles matches against American youngsters

United States captain Tom Watson put his faith in his three youngest players to kickstart his side’s bid for an unlikely Ryder Cup victory at Gleneagles on Sunday.

Trailing 10-6 going into the 12 singles matches, Watson put 21-year-old rookie Jordan Spieth out first, his playing partner thus far and fellow rookie Patrick Reed, 24, out second and 25-year-old Rickie Fowler third.