Palmer Cup: USA defeats Europe w/Strong Singles Play

6/9/2005 | by

Americans dominate Thursday afternoon singles matches to win 14-10; they were tied heading into Day 2 afternoon and won 6 out of 8 matches

MOSEL, Wis.— The United States dominated the final round singles matches of a competition that had been tied at the end of the previous three rounds to win the Palmer Cup presented by Monster at Whistling Straits The Irish. The Americans claimed the first six of the afternoon’s eight matches to defeat the Europeans 14-10. The victory was Team USA’s first since 2002 and moves the all-time series to 5-3-1. The U.S. got off to a quick start when Matt Every birdied five of his first 10 holes and lead by as many as four holes before cruising to a 2 and 1 victory over Scott Jamieson. John Holmes claimed the second match for the Americans after winning the first hole and leading Alex Norén the entire match for a 3 and 2 win. Michael Putnam continued the winning streak by beating David Skinns, 3 and 1. Team USA’s victory became official when Roberto Castro parred No. 15 to defeat Steve Tiley 4 and 3 with Jeff Overton dormie four over Pablo Martin to ensure the 12.5 points needed for victory. Overton would go one for a 4 and 3 win. Ryan Blaum won the United States’ final match, 3 and 2, against Rhys Davies. Team Europe would claim the Palmer Cup’s final two matches with pair of 1-up victories. Kalle Edberg rallied from a two-hole deficit to defeat Matthew Rosenfeld while Alejandro Cañizares outlasted Spencer Levin in a match in which neither player led by more than one hole. 2005 Palmer Cup presented by Monster at Whistling Straits The Irish Day Two Results Whistling Straits The Irish Mosel, Wis. United States Claim Palmer Cup presented by Monster United States 14 Europe 10 Foursomes Matches Results Kalle Edberg/Alex Norén, Europe def. Matt Every/Matthew Rosenfeld, USA, 3 and 1 Scott Jamieson/David Skinns, Europe def. John Holmes/Michael Putnam, USA, 3 and 1 Ryan Blaum/Spencer Levin, USA def. Rhys Davies/Steve Tiley, Europe, 3 and 2 Roberto Castro/Jeff Overton, USA def. Alejandro Cañizares/Pablo Martin, Europe, 5 and 4 Day-Two Singles Matches Results Matt Every, USA def. Scott Jamieson, Europe, 2 and 1 Michael Putnam, USA def. David Skinns, Europe, 3 and 1 John Holmes, USA def. Alex Norén, Europe, 3 and 2 Kalle Edberg, Europe def. Matthew Rosenfeld, USA, 1-up Ryan Blaum, USA def. Rhys Davies, Europe, 3 and 2 Roberto Castro, USA def. Steve Tiley, Europe, 4 and 3 Jeff Overton, USA def. Pablo Martin, Europe, 4 and 3 Alejandro Cañizares, Europe def. Spencer Levin, USA, 1-up

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The annual Ryder Cup-style competition features top men and women collegiate players from the United States against their International counterparts. Each team will be comprised of 12 men's and 12 women's golfers. Day one will feature Mixed Four-Ball...

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