Live blog: Updates from the 2012 Ryder Cup
Boston Globe sportswriter Michael Whitmer is covering the Ryder Cup this weekend. Follow the stream below for updates.
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Good morning from Medinah. First foursomes match roughly 30 minutes away as the anticipation continues to build. Beautiful day here.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:26:42 PM -
European players wearing gold long-sleeved tops with blue and black accents, and black pants. US in navy blue sweaters, blue pants.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:26:44 PM
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It's 54 degrees, but Furyk's got a winter hat on. First tee shots moments away ...by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:26:46 PM
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McDowell launches one off the first tee, and we're underway. Now it's Furyk's turn.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:26:47 PM
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Lots of songs here on the first tee. More creative from the Euro faithful.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:26:53 PM
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Keegan Bradley reaches the first tee and looks up and around at the throng with a child-like, wide-eyed awe. What a moment it must be.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:26:54 PM
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Do bosses around the country just assume there will be, um, lots of employees out sick today?by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:26:56 PM
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Props to the US fans on the first tee, who serenade Bradley-Mickelson with "major winners!" Nice dig there at Garcia, Donald.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:26:58 PM
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Donald hits first shot for Euros in match 2. Now Bradley, who pounds one down the fairway.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:26:59 PM
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Rules issue on 2 has slowed play up. GMac wanted a drop, Furyk objected, and finally a rules official was called in. Verdict: No drop.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:01 PM
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1st hole won in these matches is by Furyk/Snedeker with a par on #2. Snedeker with a little fist pump.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:02 PM
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Bradley drain 24-foot birdie putt to win #2 and put US 1-up.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:03 PM
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Birdies being made ... by the Euros, who lead in 3 of the 4 matches.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:03 PM
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4 blue Euro flags on the board as the matches wind their way through the front 9. US 1 down in each. Not the start Love was looking for.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:08 PM
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It's either a multi-player bathroom break, or Donald, Garcia, and Bradley are settling their differences outside the ropes.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:09 PM
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Bradley and Mickelson look like they're about to take down what had been an unbeaten duo in Garcia and Donald.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:10 PM
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It's hard to send tweets from the golf course when you have no cell service. #verizon falls 2 down.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:15 PM
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Back in the media center, so hello again, Twitter. Good stuff going on out there. Bradley & Mickelson hand Donald-Garcia their first loss...by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:18 PM
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...McIlroy and McDowell win the 18th to beat Furyk/Snedeker, 1 up. Dufner/ZJohnson beat Westwood/Molinari, 3&2. Woods/Stricker down 3 on 15.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:19 PM
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So if Poulter/Rose can hold on and beat Woods/Stricker, we'd end the morning session tied at 2. No afternoon pairings yet.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:20 PM
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Afternoon four-ball pairings are out. 1st match: Watson-Simpson vs. Lawrie-Hanson. 2nd match: Bradley-Mickleson vs. McIlroy-McDowell ...by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:21 PM
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... 3rd match: DJohnson-Kuchar vs. Rose-Kaymer. 4th match: Woods-Stricker vs. Westwood-Colsaerts.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:23 PM
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Not playing PM for US: Dufner, ZJohnson, Furyk, Snedeker. For Europe: Donald, Garcia, Molinari, Poulter. All 24 players see action today.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:23 PM
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On #9, female fan says to Garcia: "Marry me Sergio? You're my dream man." Sergio: "When?" Fan: "Now?" Sergio: "I'm kind of busy right now."by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:30 PM
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Good point. RT @RonGreenJr: Alternate shot life: Furyk faced 15-footer for par on 18 to save a half point and he hadn't hit a putt since 13by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:32 PM
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We're tied at 2 after the morning session, the first time that's happened since 1997.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:38 PM
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Bradley vs. McIlroy sure gets the juices flowing. Think Keegan will thank Rory for opening up a spot for him at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf?by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:40 PM
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We could be seeing the makings of a formidable Ryder Cup team in Bradley-Mickelson. They've started with 3 birdies vs. Rory/G-Mac, lead by 3by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:41 PM
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That's after winning the last four holes in their morning match. They've made five birdies in that spotless stretch.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:42 PM
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There have been 8 holes played this afternoon, and the US has won seven of them. They're 3-up, 3-up, and 1-up.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:45 PM
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Entering this morning's foursomes, Westwood (7-2-4), Garcia (8-0-1) and Donald (6-0-0) were a combined 21-2-5 in the format. All lost today.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:27:47 PM
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DL3 wanted Medinah set up so it would allow for some birdies. He's looking like a genius. His team has made 10 in 14 holes this afternoon.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 6:35:32 PM
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Stop the fight? Watson/Simpson have birdied 7 of 8 holes, and lead Lawrie-Hanson, 6 up. Biggest win margin in a Ryder Cup team match? 7 & 6.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 7:16:33 PM
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Nice bromance building between Bradley and Mickelson. These two can do absolutely no wrong today.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 7:39:02 PM
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I'm all for junior golf. But not during the Ryder Cup. Come on, back to the action.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 7:45:22 PM
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Clutch birdie putt there by Paul Lawrie on #10. The Euros halve the hole and remain just 6 down with 8 to play.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 7:53:47 PM
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There's no cheering allowed in the press box, but evidently group singing at the Ryder Cup is allowed. Crazy Euros.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 8:04:43 PM
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The No. 1-ranked player in the world, Rory McIlroy, has no birdies this afternoon. The lowest-ranked player, Nicolas Colsaerts (#35), has 4.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 8:07:33 PM
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I feel you, Lefty. I hate it when my golf ball caroms off the flag stick and rolls 30 feet away.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 8:08:58 PM
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Think the 4 US players who sat out this morning were itching to go? Watson (4), Simpson (4), Kuchar (4), and DJohnson (1) have 13 birdies.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 8:15:38 PM
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The guy I knew the least about might be impressing me the most today. Well done, Nicolas Colsaerts.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 8:44:09 PM
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Eagle for Colsaerts on #10. He's made 5 birdies and an eagle, and has done all the work so far; he and Westwood are 2 up on Woods/Stricker.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 8:50:10 PM
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First PM point on the board. Watson/Simpson, who were 6 up through 8 holes, beat Lawrie/Hanson, 5 and 4.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 8:57:40 PM
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The end of a very, very good day for Bradley and Mickelson: Lefty hits to 2 feet on the par-3 17th to close out McIlroy and McDowell, 2 & 1.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 10:10:43 PM
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2 matches on the course: DJ/Kuchar 2 up on Rose/Kaymer through 13, and the team of Colsaerts & Colsaerts 1 up on Woods/Stricker through 14.by Michael Whitmer via twitter 9/28/2012 10:17:00 PM