Howell was paired with Tiger Woods for the foursomes and four-ball matches.

Once more, Woods and Mickelson, the golfers expected to lead a turnaround, melted in their respective four-ball matches.

On the third day, six (6) four-ball matches were played.

The Europeans were down 10-4 after 14 matches, with two four-ball matches still on the course and 12 singles matches to be played the next day.

Nicklaus juggled his pairings for Friday's four-ball matches, and the results were mixed.

The International groundswell began in the morning, with three victories in the five four-ball matches.

Europe won three four-ball matches, in which golfers play their own ball and the better score wins, and earned a half-point in the other.

Both tournaments, set to begin in 2015, will be played by two-member teams in four-ball matches.

Team USA never had the lead during any of the first day's four-ball matches.

In the last three matches, Europe has a gaping 17 1/2-to-6 1/2 lead in the four-ball matches.