SAINT-YVELINES-EN-QUENTIN, France—The 12 players that the U.S. took to France for the Ryder Cup represented its best hope for winning here in a quarter-century. But the heavily favored Americans aren’t just playing worse than expected. They are in danger of being routed. After Europe finished Friday by winning five points in a row, it started Saturday morning by winning the first three and led, 8-4, heading into the afternoon session. Only a win by Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas over Ian Poulter and Jon Rahm, 2&1, prevented...

Source: Wall Street Journal September 29, 2018 12:20 UTC