[Ryder Cup] USA "6-Point Lead"... Johnson's "4 Wins Outstanding Performance"

On the Second Day Morning of the U.S., Foursomes 3 Wins 1 Loss, Afternoon Four-ball 2 Wins 2 Losses Leading '11-5', European Union 'Baesujin'

Dustin Johnson is teeing off on the 1st hole during the afternoon four-ball match on the second day of the Ryder Cup. Haven, USA = Getty Images / Multivitz

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] The United States holds a '6-point lead.'

On the 26th (Korean time), at the Whistling Straits Golf Course in Haven, Wisconsin, USA (par 71, 7,390 yards), the 43rd Ryder Cup continued with the U.S. adding 5 points from 5 wins and 3 losses on the second day, leading 11-5. This tournament is a biennial intercontinental golf competition between the United States and the European Union. There are a total of 28 matches: 4 foursome matches (two players alternate shots with one ball) and 4 four-ball matches (each player plays their own ball and the better score counts) on the first and second days, and 12 singles matches on the final day.

The U.S. showed strong momentum on the second day with a 3-1 win in the morning foursomes and a 2-2 split in the afternoon four-balls. A win earns 1 point, a tie 0.5 points, and the first to reach 14.5 points wins the tournament. Brooks Koepka and Daniel Berger lost by 3 holes to world number 1 Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia (both from Spain), but Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, Patrick Cantlay and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Xander Schauffele won three consecutive matches.

The afternoon foursomes were closely contested. Johnson-Morikawa and the 'Hulk' Bryson DeChambeau-Scotty Scheffler won, while Koepka-Spieth and Tony Finau-Harris English lost. Johnson's performance stood out, achieving 4 consecutive wins over two days, including 3 wins with Morikawa. On the European side, Rahm stood out with 3 wins and 1 draw, showing 'ace power' alongside Sergio Garcia (3 wins) and Tyrrell Hatton (England) with 1 draw.

The U.S. is eager to avenge their heavy defeat in France in 2018. Since its inception in 1927, the overall record is favorable at 26 wins, 2 draws, and 14 losses, but in the 9 matches during the 2000s, the U.S. has been on the defensive with 2 wins and 7 losses. On the final day, 3 wins and 1 draw, totaling 3.5 points, will secure the victory. The European Union has taken a 'do-or-die' stance, leading with Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland). Off-course topics include DeChambeau's 'long drive show' and whether Johnson can achieve 5 consecutive wins.