SERGIO GARCIA

Players were expecting low scores at The Summit Club and Robert Streb led the way.

Will Zalatoris is usually spot-on with his iron.

Theegala missed three fairways but was out of position just once at the Country Club of Jackson. It also was a big start for Watney, coming off one of his worst seasons. Watney holed a couple of long putts, including a 45-footer for eagle on the par-5 second hole, for his lowest start to a PGA Tour event in 15 months. He made it to the PGA Tour on his first try through the Korn Ferry Tour finals. He earned a PGA Tour card for the first time by finishing 23rd in the Korn Ferry Tour finals.

Sahith Theegala has the lead in the Sanderson Farms Championship with a 64.

The PGA Tour is moving the Farmers Insurance Open off a big NFL Sunday.

In the post-defeat dissection that’s sure to come for Europe's Ryder Cup team, certainly the disappearing act by Rory McIlroy will be one of the top talking points.

Europe needs a whopping nine points out of the 12 matches to retain the Ryder Cup. The 21st-ranked Scheffler is the only American player with a worse ranking than his European opponent in any of Sunday's 12 singles matches. The Americans bring an 11-5 lead into the Sunday singles matches at Whistling Straits and need only 3 1/2 points to win the Ryder Cup. ___11:10 a.m.Ryder Cup singles matches have kicked off with Xander Schauffele of the U.S. taking on Europe's Rory McIlroy in Sunday's opener. Garcia teamed up with Jon Rahm to go 3-0 this week and surpass Nick Faldo with the most wins in Ryder Cup history.

The United States wrapped up the Ryder Cup in record-setting fashion.

Bryson DeChambeau flexed his muscles for the crowd on the first tee box at the Ryder Cup, then took out his driver and drove the green on the 370-yard par 4.

Three holes.

Not even the rest afforded by a career-first Ryder Cup benching in the morning could turn things around for Rory McIlroy.

That staked them to an 11-5 lead, their largest ever against Europe and their biggest in the Ryder Cup since 1975. No one has ever come back from more than a four-point deficit in Ryder Cup history. The top five players in the world have gone 15-0-2 in team play at this Ryder Cup. For a time, it started to feel as if this Ryder Cup was over. Already the leading points-scorer in Ryder Cup history, Garcia won both his matches with Rahm, the latest European version of a Spanish Armada.

The U.S. closed out Saturday's fourball matches with an 11-5 lead in the Ryder Cup for its biggest two-day advantage since 1975. ___5:05 p.m.Europe is making a desperate push to get back in contention in the Ryder Cup. They used the time to celebrate the U.S. team's 9-3 lead in the Ryder Cup by downing beers while celebrating with fans. The lead is the biggest either team has held after three sessions in the modern version of the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

___5:05 p.m.Europe is making a desperate push to get back in contention in the Ryder Cup. They used the time to celebrate the U.S. team's 9-3 lead in the Ryder Cup by downing beers while celebrating with fans. It was Garcia's record 24th career victory at the Ryder Cup, breaking a tie with Nick Faldo. ___11:25 a.m.Sergio Garcia has surpassed Nick Faldo for the most wins in Ryder Cup history. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau makes a putt during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on Day 2 of the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):5:05 p.m.Europe is making a desperate push to get back in contention in the Ryder Cup. They used the time to celebrate the U.S. team's 9-3 lead in the Ryder Cup by downing beers while celebrating with fans. It was Garcia's record 24th career victory at the Ryder Cup, breaking a tie with Nick Faldo. ___11:25 a.m.Sergio Garcia has surpassed Nick Faldo for the most wins in Ryder Cup history. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

They used the time to celebrate the U.S. team's 9-3 lead in the Ryder Cup by downing beers while celebrating with fans. The lead is the biggest either team has held after three sessions in the modern version of the Ryder Cup. It was Garcia's record 24th career victory at the Ryder Cup, breaking a tie with Nick Faldo. ___11:25 a.m.Sergio Garcia has surpassed Nick Faldo for the most wins in Ryder Cup history. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

They used the time to celebrate the U.S. team's 9-3 lead in the Ryder Cup by downing beers while celebrating with fans. The lead is the biggest either team has held after three sessions in the modern version of the Ryder Cup. It was Garcia's record 24th career victory at the Ryder Cup, breaking a tie with Nick Faldo. ___11:25 a.m.Sergio Garcia has surpassed Nick Faldo for the most wins in Ryder Cup history. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Dustin Johnson and Team USA's Collin Morikawa celebrate on the 15th hole during a foursomes match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (Charlie Neibergall)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on Day 2 of the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):1:25 p.m.All the afternoon matches are on the course at the Ryder Cup, where the U.S. enjoys a 9-3 lead over the European team. The United States is turning the Ryder Cup into a runaway, winning three of Saturday morning's foursomes matches to take a 9-3 lead over Europe into the afternoon. It was Garcia's record 24th career victory at the Ryder Cup, breaking a tie with Nick Faldo. ___11:25 a.m.Sergio Garcia has surpassed Nick Faldo for the most wins in Ryder Cup history. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

When they finished another dominant session of foursomes, it started to feel as if this Ryder Cup against Europe was close to over. The Americans won their third straight session by with another 3-1 margin, pushing the lead to 9-3 going into Saturday afternoon's final session before the 12 singles matches. Garcia's second win this week gave him 24, setting the Ryder Cup record. Playing his 10th Ryder Cup, he had said that going 5-0 without Europe winning the gold trophy would amount to a bad week, and those feelings might be put to the test. Rory McIlroy sat out for the first time in a Ryder Cup in the morning and returned for fourballs alongside Ian Poulter.

All the drama Saturday at the Ryder Cup was to see if Europe could make a game of it.

APTOPIX Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia reacts after making a putt on the ninth hole during a foursomes match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (Charlie Neibergall)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — Nobody has collected more wins at the Ryder Cup than Sergio Garcia. It's not so great that it's also true about him and his flailing team from Europe this week. But Garcia knows this as well as anyone: More than any event in golf, the Ryder Cup is not about individual numbers. And unless he starts getting some help — lots of it — he will stay stuck on six, which is the number of winning Ryder Cup teams he's been part of. “We are trying to win the match so we can take points on our favor and take points away from the U.S.," Garcia said.

Nobody has collected more wins at the Ryder Cup than Sergio Garcia.

It was Garcia's record 24th career victory at the Ryder Cup, breaking a tie with Nick Faldo. ___11:25 a.m.Sergio Garcia has surpassed Nick Faldo for the most wins in Ryder Cup history. Rory McIlroy is sitting for the first time in his Ryder Cup career after going 0-2 on opening day. The second day of the Ryder Cup is underway with the United States trying to expand on its historic 6-2 lead. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

The Americans have grabbed the lead in a third match in Saturday morning's foursomes matches and are threatening to turn the Ryder Cup into a runaway. Rory McIlroy is sitting for the first time in his Ryder Cup career after going 0-2 on opening day. It's more of the same for America at the Ryder Cup. The second day of the Ryder Cup is underway with the United States trying to expand on its historic 6-2 lead. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

Brooks Koepka lost a long argument with rules officials who would not grant him relief from an awkward lie near a drain on the 15th hole at the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Jordan Spieth reacts after making a putt on the ninth hole during a foursomes match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (Charlie Neibergall)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on Day 2 of the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):10:08 a.m.Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas have erased a three-hole deficit to draw even with Viktor Hovland and Bernd Wiesberger after 10 holes at the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy is sitting for the first time in his Ryder Cup career after going 0-2 on opening day. It's more of the same for America at the Ryder Cup. The second day of the Ryder Cup is underway with the United States trying to expand on its historic 6-2 lead. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

Europe came into the day facing a 6-2 deficit, and after a slow start, they are building some momentum. Rory McIlroy is sitting for the first time in his Ryder Cup career after going 0-2 on opening day. It's more of the same for America at the Ryder Cup. The second day of the Ryder Cup is underway with the United States trying to expand on its historic 6-2 lead. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

Europe closed out two matches in rapid succession, then the U.S. closed out another to give the Americans a 10-5 lead with one match left on the course Saturday.

The U.S. Ryder Cup squad zoomed out to its biggest opening-day lead since 1975, pummeling defending champion Europe in both the foursomes and fourball matches to build a 6-2 cushion.

Europe trails the Ryder Cup 6-2 after an opening day that saw Rory McIlroy lose twice and the entire team post only one victory.

The Americans won both sessions to build a 6-2 lead, sending Europe and its vast experience to its largest deficit after the opening day. “I thought 3-1 and 3-1 in the two sessions, that's a great start,” Patrick Cantlay after his solid Ryder Cup debut. Bryson DeChambeau still hasn't won a Ryder Cup match, but he delivered quite a show. The Americans see this Ryder Cup as crucial to change the culture in these matches. This is the youngest U.S. team in history, and only three players have competed in more than one Ryder Cup for them.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau hits a drive on the second hole during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):6:40 p.m. The United States took a 6-2 lead for its largest opening-day advantage at the Ryder Cup since 1975. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau hits a drive on the second hole during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):6:10 p.m.Tyrell Hatton made a 7-foot putt on the 18th green to make birdie and salvage a half-point for the struggling European team late on opening day at the Ryder Cup. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. ___11 a.m.Europe has captured the first point in the Ryder Cup, but trails in the remaining three matches on the course. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau hits a drive on the second hole during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):5:20 p.m. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

___11:50 a.m.Bryson DeChambeau will make his debut at this Ryder Cup in the afternoon fourball matches, paired with Scottie Scheffler. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

The Americans took an early lead when Thomas made a 6-foot birdie put. Spieth hit into 8 feet, and it looked as though the Americans could cut the deficit to one hole with three to play. But Garcia made a 25-footer and Thomas missed the birdie putt. 11 for Berger to make the birdie putt, and they were on their way. The teams halved the remaining six holes, with Westwood missing an 8-foot par putt on the 17th that sealed the European loss.

Capsules from the opening day at Whistling Straits in the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau hits a drive on the second hole during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):2:30 p.m. ___11:50 a.m.Bryson DeChambeau will make his debut at this Ryder Cup in the afternoon fourball matches, paired with Scottie Scheffler. The two will take on Jon Rahm, coming off a win in his morning match, and Tyrell Hatton. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter.

APTOPIX Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia reacts after winning their foursome match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The first point of the Ryder Cup belonged to Europe and its fearsome new Spanish Armada. Garcia earned his 23rd win, tying Nick Faldo for the Ryder Cup record. Spieth tried to extend the match with a shot that was as much about the landscape of Whistling Straits than the Ryder Cup. The Americans see this Ryder Cup as crucial to change the tide in what has been European dominance for the last quarter-century. “It's just the first session,” Garcia said.

Youth is being served for this U.S. team in the Ryder Cup.

___11:50 a.m.Bryson DeChambeau will make his debut at this Ryder Cup in the afternoon fourball matches, paired with Scottie Scheffler. It was Garcia's 23rd Ryder Cup victory, matching Nick Faldo for the overall record. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

It was all part of a high-fiving, back-slapping, magic-filled morning for the Ryder Cup's latest iteration of the Spanish Armada. 15 to all but end their 3-and-1 victory over Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas in the opening match of the Ryder Cup. The win in foursomes marked Garcia's 23rd victory over his storied Ryder Cup career, matching Nick Faldo for the record. 1 world ranking into his second Ryder Cup. “I felt like ... once we got into gear, we played nearly flawless golf,” Rahm said.

Sergio Garcia blew a kiss to the crowd.

Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia smiles with teammate Team Europe's Jon Rahm during a foursome match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):11:50 a.m.Bryson DeChambeau will make his debut at this Ryder Cup in the afternoon fourball matches, paired with Scottie Scheffler. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia smiles with teammate Team Europe's Jon Rahm during a foursome match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):11:30 a.m. The U.S. has raced out to a 3-1 lead after the opening matches in the Ryder Cup. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter.

Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia smiles with teammate Team Europe's Jon Rahm during a foursome match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):11:20 a.m. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. ___11 a.m.Europe has captured the first point in the Ryder Cup, but trails in the remaining three matches on the course. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. ______8 a.m.All four matches are on the course on a chilly opening morning at the Ryder Cup.

It was Garcia's 23rd Ryder Cup victory, matching Nick Faldo for the overall record. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The most lopsided foursome matches in Ryder Cup history finished 7 and 6. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia smiles with teammate Team Europe's Jon Rahm during a foursome match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):10 a.m. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The most lopsided foursome matches in Ryder Cup history finished 7 and 6. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. ______8 a.m.All four matches are on the course on a chilly opening morning at the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia hits on the fifth hole during a foursome match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):___9:10 a.m.John Rahm's putter is still hot. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. ______8 a.m.All four matches are on the course on a chilly opening morning at the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup is underway on a chilly morning at Whistling Straits. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

Ryder Cup Golf Fans dress up during the opening ceremony for the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):___8 a.m.All four matches are on the course on a chilly opening morning at the Ryder Cup. According to a monitor used by NBC, Poulter's heart rate was 133 when he hit his opening shot in the middle of the fairway. The Ryder Cup is underway on a chilly morning at Whistling Straits. Thomas placed his opening tee shot in the middle of the fairway. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

Ryder Cup Golf Fans dress up during the opening ceremony for the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):___7:10 a.m. The Ryder Cup is underway on a chilly morning at Whistling Straits. Garcia and Jon Rahm, each from Spain, were facing Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth in the day's first match. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings. ___For more AP golf coverage: https://apnews.com/apf-Golf and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.

The United States took a 6-2 lead for its largest opening-day advantage at the Ryder Cup since 1975.

No team in sports embraces the underdog label like Europe's Ryder Cup squads.

No team in sports embraces the underdog label like Europe's Ryder Cup squads.

The Americans always seem to bring the better players to the Ryder Cup.

Bryson DeChambeau is determined to be a team player in the Ryder Cup and he is wasting no time proving it.

Civic-minded Wisconsinites wanted to make sure Bryson DeChambeau, who was chomping on a sandwich during a practice round Tuesday, sampled the local fare.

American and European players have arrived at Whistling Straits for the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup Golf FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Europe's Sergio Garcia, right, celebrates with Ian Poulter after Europe won the Ryder Cup on the final day of the 42nd Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, outside Paris, France. The pandemic-delayed 2020 Ryder Cup returns the United States next week at Whistling Straits along the Wisconsin shores of Lake Michigan. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File) (Laurent Cipriani)Sergio Garcia didn't waste much time making a point on how he values the Ryder Cup. He is two wins away from breaking the Ryder Cup record held by Nick Faldo, which would be sweet for other reasons. If we don't win the Ryder Cup, it's not a good Ryder Cup for me," he said.

Ryder Cup Golf FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Europe's Sergio Garcia kisses the trophy after Europe won the Ryder Cup on the final day of the 42nd Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, outside Paris, France. The pandemic-delayed 2020 Ryder Cup returns the United States next week at Whistling Straits along the Wisconsin shores of Lake Michigan. Garcia has won 25 1/2 points (winning 62% of his matches), which already is the most in Ryder Cup history. He is two wins away from breaking the Ryder Cup record held by Nick Faldo, which would be sweet for other reasons. If we don't win the Ryder Cup, it's not a good Ryder Cup for me," he said.

Sergio Garcia is still the youngest Ryder Cup player in history.

The British Open is heading back to Royal Portrush. That marked the first time Royal Portrush had hosted the event since 1951. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File) (Peter Morrison)VIRGINIA WATER, England — (AP) — Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Shane Lowry were picked by European captain Padraig Harrington on Sunday to fill out the team for the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Harrington had previously indicated Garcia and Poulter, who have a combined 15 appearances in the Ryder Cup, were in line to be selected. ___More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.

Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Shane Lowry have been picked by European captain Padraig Harrington to fill out the team for the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.

Billy Horschel became the second American after Arnold Palmer to win the BMW PGA Championship following a dramatic final round.

BMW Championship Golf Sergio Garcia, of Spain, reacts after putting on the fourth green during the final round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Md. Down the stretch, the main question was whether he'd finish in the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings — and qualify for the Tour Championship. Garcia did manage that, and so did Erik van Rooyen in a pressure-filled final round at Caves Valley on Sunday. Garcia finished seven strokes back, but he'll make his first trip to the Tour Championship since 2017. Van Rooyen closed with a 65 to finish fifth — his third top-10 showing in his last four events.

Sergio Garcia and Erik van Rooyen are headed to the Tour Championship after narrowly qualifying in the second event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.

Patrick Cantlay has won the BMW Championship in a thriller at Caves Valley.

Bryson DeChambeau went from a four-shot lead to a one-shot deficit in just two holes.

Bryson DeChambeau goes into the weekend at the BMW Championship with a one-shot lead over Patrick Cantlay.

Rory McIlroy suddenly has found a pep in his step.

British Open Golf Spain's Sergio Garcia acknowledges the crowd as he walks onto the 18th green during the first round British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Thursday, July 15, 2021. Trouble is, low scores in the British Open do not always translate into the claret jug. A PAIR OF DEUCESBrandt Snedeker had a 68 for his lowest start to a British Open since 2012. If it seems strange to see Snedeker at Royal St. George’s, there’s a reason. “Hopefully, Royal St George’s with the St George’s cross is kind of a lucky omen this week.”Copyright 2021 The Associated Press.

The hardest part of Sergio Garcia's day was before he even got to Royal St. George's.

APTOPIX US Open Golf Jon Rahm, of Spain, holds the champions trophy for photographers after the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (Jae C. Hong)Four of the top 10 men in the world golf ranking are not going to Japan for the Olympics, only one of them by choice. The men's field still has four of the top five in the world ranking, and five of the past six major champions. Garcia is six spots out of automatic qualifying for the Ryder Cup through world ranking points. Adam Scott of Australia has been opposed to golf in the Olympics and was never planning to go.

Louis Oosthuizen and Sergio Garcia are among Olympic qualifiers who aren't going to Tokyo next month.

Jason Kokrak has another win on the PGA Tour.

Jordan Spieth is still leading after 54 holes at Colonial.

Colonial Golf Jordan Spieth plays his shot from the sixth tee during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, May 27, 2021. The 41-year-old Compton played bogey-free after birdies on the first two holes of his second PGA Tour start this year. Mickelson, the 2000 and 2008 Colonial champ, missed nine of 14 fairways — some with irons off the tee — in a scrambling early-starting round that followed an emotionally draining few days. But the rough is thick after a lot of rain recently, and there is a good chance of more Friday. Mickelson, playing his last tournament before the hometown U.S. Open at Torrey Pines next month, went into the rough on his first swing of the day.

Jordan Spieth and Sergio Garcia shared the first-round lead at Colonial after both former champions shot 7-under-par 63.

APTOPIX Byron Nelson Golf Jordan Spieth reacts as he makes an eagle putt on the 18th green during the first round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in McKinney, Texas. Nothing but the bottom of the cup, and a share of the first-round lead with J.J. Spaun at 9-under 63 on a nearly wind-less Thursday. Spieth, Spaun and plenty of others had little trouble with TPC Craig Ranch north of Dallas. The South Korean player put his 234-yard approach on the par-5 ninth to 8 feet and made the eagle putt. Spieth missed that eagle putt, but not the next one.

Jordan Spieth and plenty of others are having little trouble with the new home course of the AT&T Byron Nelson.

Jordan Spieth had his longest stretch all day of mere pars — a whopping four holes — on the besieged new home course of the AT&T Byron Nelson when the local favorite stepped over a 55-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th. Spieth, Spaun and plenty of others had little trouble with TPC Craig Ranch north of Dallas. Hideki Matsuyama sputtered on the front nine in his first appearance since becoming the first Japanese player to win the Masters, then stalled again after three straight birdies to start the back nine.

Two-time champion Stewart Cink has set the 36-hole tournament scoring record at the RBC Heritage.

Dustin Johnson is scheduled to be in Butler Cabin on Sunday evening, draping the green jacket over the shoulders of the Masters champion.

Justin Rose picked one of the toughest days at Augusta National for his lowest score in the Masters.

Rory McIlroy hit his approach on the seventh hole Thursday at the Masters right where he was aiming.

Jon Rahm, of Spain, right, congratulates Scottie Scheffler on the 17th green after Scheffler won their round of eight match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Austin, Texas. I just have memories of me and my dad sitting on the couch and watching this guy make putt after putt. AdHe won the Match Play in 2013 and lost in the championship match last time to Kevin Kisner. He scrambled for par, and Spieth missed a 6-foot birdie putt. Spieth went 30 feet long, Kuchar was 6 feet short, and Kuchar won with a birdie.

Already the most fickle event in golf, the Dell Technologies Match Play on Friday was an endless frenzy. “You just never know what can happen out there," Billy Horschel said after beating Max Homa on the third playoff hole. 64 seed in Match Play history to make it to the weekend. 60 seed, while Erik van Rooyen (62) advanced by beating Daniel Berger with a par on the second playoff hole. The eight playoffs to decide group winners broke the previous mark of five in 2017 since group play began six yeas ago.

“It was a tough match,” Johnson said. “Obviously, I was dying to win that match,” MacIntyre said. The Spaniard, whose American home is in Austin, won his second match and thus eliminated Hatton, the No. He missed the birdie putt and Rahm, who would have had a putt from the same range, smile a sigh of relief. Johnson was 10 feet away for eagle, and MacIntyre still had him putt it (Johnson made it).

That's how it was last week at Bay Hill, when DeChambeau came from one shot behind to beat Westwood with a par on the final hole at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Westwood, who turns 48 next month, no longer has to go up a few classes to face DeChambeau, golf's fearsome heavyweight. Also four shots behind was Brian Harman, who began his day by holing a wedge for eagle and shot 69. DeChambeau can't blast away at Sawgrass because of the bending tree-lined fairways and water hazards. He also knows from recent experience — seven days ago — that it might not be easy the way Westwood is playing.

Westwood, who turns 48 next month, played well enough to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week at Bay Hill except that DeChambeau was one shot better in a fascinating duel of generations on a course that favors power. Ad“I think to compete in any of these tournaments against the best players in the world, you can’t have any weaknesses in your game,” Westwood said. "I wouldn’t be able to say I’m doing this better or that better. His 36-hole total of 154 was his highest ever in his 11 appearance at The Players Championship. AdFour players from the top 10 in the world missed the cut — Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Tyrrell Hatton and Webb Simpson, whose hopes ended with one of 13 balls in the water at the island-green 17th.

Garcia thought he had plenty of time to get from the range to the 10th tee to start his round. Then he fired off a 7-under 65, capped off by a birdie-birdie-eagle finish for a two-shot lead over Brian Harman. AdWhen darkness brought the first round to a halt — 21 players didn't finish — there already were 13 scores of 80 or higher. “For some reason, it just kind of fits my eye,” said Garcia, who won The Players in 2008 and has twice been runner-up. British Open champion Shane Lowry took bogey on his final hole for a 68 and was tied with Corey Conners and Matt Fitzpatrick.

No one has ever gone more than a year without winning and ended the drought at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Winning is the only way to get to Maui at the start of the year, so Schauffele and 15 other players ordinarily wouldn't be here. “I got an asterisk for winning the Tour Championship that counted in certain things and not in others,” Schauffele said. Horschel said the tour has crunched numbers and in a normal year, it would add eight to 10 players to Kapalua. The tour has contemplated an expanded field over the years, such as giving a two-year exemption to Kapalua for winning a tournament.