ENLARGE U.S. golfer Patrick Reed celebrated after making a birdie on the 15th hole at Hazeltine National Golf Club on Saturday afternoon. Paired with Jordan Spieth against Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, Reed hit an eagle and six birdies in the round. Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty ImagesCHASKA, Minn.—On the list of best-known American golfers, Patrick Reed is far from the top. Reed led an American charge at Hazeltine National Golf Club that left the U.S. with a three-point lead, 9 ½ to 6 ½, over Europe entering Sunday’s singles matches. This will mark only the sixth time since 1979 that the U.S. will enter the final day of the Ryder Cup in the lead.
Source: Wall Street Journal October 01, 2016 19:30 UTC