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Reliance on rookies pays off for US in Ryder Cup blowout

Daniel Berger, 5 other golfers post combine 14-4-3 record in debuts
Daniel Berger hits to third green at Ryder Cup, Sept. 26, 2021
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SHEBOYGAN, Wisc. — The United States laid waste to the notion that experience is essential to thriving in the Ryder Cup's glaring spotlight.

The U.S. rolled to a 19-9 victory over Europe with a roster that featured six Ryder Cup rookies.

Daniel Berger, Patrick Cantlay, Harris English, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler posted a combined 14-4-3 record in their Ryder Cup debuts.

Cantlay, Morikawa and Scheffler were undefeated.

Scheffler capped his rookie debut with a convincing singles victory over Jon Rahm, the world's top-ranked player.