Patrick Reed says US Ryder Cup team bonding now on par with Europe

The Stars and Stripes that were all over the leaderboard for much of the final round at Carnoustie were gradually making room for the various flags of European nations as the outcome of the 147th Open continued to swing to and fro.

With three Americans sharing the 54-hole lead and another right behind in fourth at the start of the day, the feeling was that the Claret Jug would be heading back to the United States following Jordan Spieth’s Birkdale triumph of 12 months ago.