Saturday Ryder Cup Pairings: Bjorn Shakes It Up

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We take a look at the Saturday Ryder Cup pairings in details and see how Thomas Bjorn has shaken things up in search of success

The opening day of the Ryder Cup was, to put it in footballing terms, a game of two halves. A tight but ultimately disappointing morning was followed by a whitewash in the afternoon. The Americans crumbled in the foursomes format giving Europe the momentum and the lead heading into day two. This has made for some interesting Saturday Ryder Cup pairings.

Given his position at lunchtime, Thomas Bjorn would have been delighted by the end of the opening day but the pattern of play has left him with a tactical dilemma. With such resounding foursomes success, Bjorn is almost certain to stick with the same partnerships for Saturday afternoon. But what to do with his morning pairings? Here’s how they will line up on Saturday morning:

The major surprise from Bjorn’s Saturday Ryder Cup pairings selections was Poulter and Rahm. This illustrates just how fluid the situation at the Ryder Cup is. Plans change during the week and Rahm and Poulter will bring energy and excitement to round three.

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