Ryder Cup 2016: U.S. takes commanding lead into Sunday singles

CHASKA, Minn. — The U.S. pulled no punches Saturday afternoon by earning three clutch points to set back Europe's chances of winning its fourth straight Ryder Cup title.

Hazeltine National was buzzing with chants and loud outcries as birdies and eagles flew around the course in droves. Phil Mickelson even gave everyone something to cheer about when he posed like an eagle himself.

U.S. holds a 9.5 to 6.5 lead heading into Sunday's singles matches, but they were up 10-6 entering the final day of the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah. So this one isn't over yet.

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Here is an in-depth look at the afternoon fourball matches:

Rory McIlroy and Thomas Pieters defeated…