In this Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav, the guys give their explanations for the shocking start to the Ryder Cup, with the European team staked to a record-tying five-point lead.

Reasons why Europe jumped out to record-tying Ryder Cup lead

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Reasons why Europe jumped out to record-tying Ryder Cup lead

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