An unprecedented comeback just got even more difficult.

Europe’s Viktor Hovland has withdrawn from Sunday’s Ryder Cup singles match due to a neck injury, resulting in each team receiving a half-point, and leaving Team USA trailing, 12-5.

Europe needs 14 points to retain the trophy. The Americans need to claim 9.5 points out of Sunday’s 11 matches to pull off the near-impossible feat. 3

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Prior to the Ryder Cup, each team captain was required to put the name of one player — in a sealed envelope — who would not play on Sunday in the event of an injury on the opposing team.

U.S. captain Keegan Bradley listed Harris English, who will now be a spectator after going 0-2 in his second Ryder Cup appearance.

Hovland was victorious during Saturday morning’s foursomes session, but was a l

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