CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Charles Schwab Cup champion Stuart Cink and Jason Caron combined for 22.5 points in two games on Friday to help the United States move closer to Europe in the final singles match of the Skechers World Championship.
Europe held on to a slim lead of 109.5 points thanks to performances from three former Ryder Cup captains – Darren Clark, Thomas Bjorn and Colin Montgomerie.
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The United States scored 108 points, followed by three International teams with 106.5 points. International team captains Mike Weir and Steven Alke top scorers in both games.
The pro-am tournament at Feather Sound Country Club is Saturday and the singles tournament is Sunday.
“Jason and Stewart really had two great practices, morning and afternoon,” U.S. captain Jim Furyk said. “They played some good golf and led the way for us. They got us back on the course and now … Sunday’s game is anybody’s game.”
The threesome features nine holes of play including improved alternating shots and better balls. Points are awarded based on the result of each hole. Half of the points are up for grabs in singles matches.
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