United States snatch lead

The United States snatched a late lead from the morning fourballs at the Ryder Cup but more significant was the psychological advantage they gained from it.

Early on things appeared to be going the way of the hosts but once their talisman Ian Poulter, paired with debutant Stephen Gallacher on home soil, was destroyed 5&4 by rookies Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed the tide turned as the US finished ahead 2.5 to 1.5.