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USA wins Junior Ryder Cup, 16-8

USA captures 7 of 12 singles matches, wins 16-8 over Europe as the prelude to the big event continues in Scotland

BLAIRGOWIE, Scotland (Sept. 24, 2014) -- USA won its fourth consecutive Junior Ryder Cup, capturing seven of the 12 singles matches to blow out Europe, 16-8, at Blairgowrie Golf Club in Scotland. Amy Lee secured the winning point for the U.S. team, after defeating Alexandra Forsterling, 6 and 5. U.S. Women’s Amateur champion Kristen Gillman and Austin Connelly each posted perfect records over the two-day event for Team USA. The Americans had a three-point lead after the first day; Austin Connelly's lengthy putt and celebration made the ESPN Sportscenter Top 10.

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