Americans Win Ryder Cup in a Rout, Send Europe a Message

Americans Win Ryder Cup in a Rout, Send Europe a Message
Team USA captain Steve Stricker greets fans on the second hole during a Ryder Cup singles match at the Whistling Straits Golf Course in Sheboygan, Wis., on Sept. 26, 2021. Jeff Roberson/AP Photo
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SHEBOYGAN, Wis.—The Americans won back the Ryder Cup and perhaps a whole lot more Sunday, sending a strong message to Europe with a powerful performance from their youngest team in history.

Scottie Scheffler, one of six Ryder Cup newcomers for the Americans, took down the No. 1 player in the world with a 4-and-3 victory over Jon Rahm as the scoreboards around Whistling Straits quickly filled with American red.