US Dominant Against Europe In 2012 Ryder Cup

(Reuters) - Though Tiger Woods continued to struggle, the United States tightened their grip on the 39th Ryder Cup as Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson earned the first point of the afternoon in Saturday's fourball matches. Left-hander Watson and Cup rookie Simpson beat England's Justin Rose and Italian Francesco Molinari 5&4 to give the home team a commanding 9-4 lead over holders Europe in front of energized crowds at Medinah Country Club.