Ryder Cup preparations for US team begins in wine country

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Thomas is in northern California’s wine country for a final tune-up before the Ryder Cup, just like he was two years ago. Only now he has plenty of company.

The U.S. team, determined not to repeat the mistakes of two years ago, has 10 of its 12 players in the Procore Championship at Silverado Resort as they try to stay sharp with the Ryder Cup matches in two weeks at Bethpage Black.

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