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Europe's Ian Poulter tees off on the 1st hole during his fourball match on second day of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines, outside Paris, France, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Europe's Ian Poulter tees off on the 1st hole during his fourball match on second day of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines, outside Paris, France, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)Francois Mori/Associated Press

Ryder Cup 2018: Tee Times, TV Schedule, Pairings and Predictions for Sunday

James DudkoSep 29, 2018

Captains Jim Furyk and Thomas Bjorn have revealed the matchups for Team USA and Team Europe in Sunday's singles play. Europe hold a 10-6 lead, but USA's greater individual talent could inspire a memorable comeback at Le Golf National.

Here are the pairings and tee times (BST/ET) for Sunday:

  • 11:05 a.m./6:05 a.m.: Justin Thomas vs. Rory McIlroy
  • 11:17 a.m./6:17 a.m.: Paul Casey vs. Brooks Koepka
  • 11:29 a.m./6:29 a.m.: Webb Simpson vs. Justin Rose
  • 11:41 a.m./6:41 a.m.: Tiger Woods vs. Jon Rahm
  • 11:53 a.m./6:53 a.m.: Tony Finau vs. Tommy Fleetwood
  • 12:05 p.m./7:05 a.m.: Dustin Johnson vs. Ian Poulter
  • 12:17 p.m./7:17 a.m.: Jordan Spieth vs. Thorbjorn Olesen
  • 12:29 p.m./7:29 a.m.: Rickie Fowler vs. Sergio Garcia
  • 12:41 p.m./7:41 a.m.: Phil Mickelson vs. Francesco Molinari
  • 12:53 p.m/7:53 a.m.: Patrick Reed vs. Tyrrell Hatton
  • 1:05 p.m./8:05 a.m.: Bubba Watson vs. Henrik Stenson
  • 1:17 p.m./8:17 a.m.: Bryson DeChambeau vs. Alex Noren

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Europe to Survive Winning Start from Team USA

Europe will get the four-and-a-half points they need to claim the trophy, but only after surviving a winning start from the holders. Team USA can take advantage of Rory McIlroy's struggles this year.

Justin Thomas is playing as well as anybody at the tournament and has the game to upset McIlroy. The former is one of the few members of his team who hasn't been overly aggressive coming off the tee, respecting the narrow fairways on the Albatross Stadium course. The efficiency displayed by Thomas is eluding McIlroy, who is at least not lacking for intensity:

Determination alone won't be enough, though, nor will it help Casey overcome Brooks Koepka. The latter has also had his struggles, notably missing a short putt that would have won a fourball match against McIlroy and Sergio Garcia on Saturday.

Koepka was also unnerved after he hit a tee shot which struck a fan on the head on Friday, per Jack Wilson of the Daily Express.

Things haven't gone to plan for him so far, but count on the winner of the last two U.S. Open titles to find his form and put another vital win on the board for Furyk's men.

Captain's Picks Will Give Europe the Edge

Casey won't win, but Bjorn can rely on the rest of his picks to give Europe the edge. His choices have been paying dividends so far:

The pattern will continue Sunday, with Poulter a good bet to at least halve his game against Johnson. Poulter is as combative as they come at the event he cherishes above all others.

Meanwhile, Garcia's experience as a veteran of eight Ryder Cyps will count for a lot against Rickie Fowler. 

Later in the day, Henrik Stenson can justify Bjorn's selection with a win over Bubba Watson. The Swede has already proved his worth alongside Justin Rose in the foursomes:

It will also help to get wins from Molinari and Fleetwood. The pair have been exceptional enough so far to make history:

Europe has a lead to work with and the players to finish the job. USA's individual talent will make things interesting, with Woods also likely to be among the winners, but it won't be enough to change the outcome. 

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