Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson fired an amazing 10 birdies in succession to claim a third straight win in the 40th Ryder Cup, but it was Europe's only success as the United States fought back on Saturday. After two victories on the opening day, Rose and Stenson were sent out first in the morning fourballs by captain Paul McGinley and responded with a stunning display of golf to beat Bubba Watson and Matt Kuchar 3&2. The home pair were 12 under par for 16 holes and their American opponents nine under in defeat in a record-setting contest as the players revelled in the calmer conditions at Gleneagles.
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Europe end the morning fourballs a point to the good in the 40th Ryder Cup at Gleneagles
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Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson continue stunning partnership as they defeat Bubba Watson and Matt Kuchar 3&2
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But USA come roaring back with two crushing victories
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Jim Furyk and Hunter Mahan thrash Lee Westwood and Jamie Donaldson 4&3 before Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed down Thomas Bjorn and Martin Kaymer 5&3
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Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter halved the final game against Jimmy Walker and Rickie Fowler after a stirring fightback
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Pairings announced for afternoon's foursomes: Donaldson/Westwood v Johnson/Kuchar; Garcia/McIlroy v Furyk/Mahan; Kaymer/Rose v Spieth/Reed; Dubuisson/McDowell v Walker/Fowler
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Rose can become the first European player to win five points at a Ryder Cup
Europe's dream team Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose shake hands with USA's @placeholder after clinching a 3&2 victory