With pairings, Furyk brings doubt into the equation

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SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France – U.S. captain Jim Furyk is already taking a calculated risk.

In announcing his fourballs pairings to start this Ryder Cup, Furyk has abandoned the successful partnerships that put the Americans on the verge of claiming four consecutive victories in team competitions.

That means no Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed.

And no Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka.

And no Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler.

Those duos went a combined 9-2-3 in partner play over the past two team events. Which most importantly resulted in two team victories.

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