USA, Australia focus on catching Spain, making birdies

SHENZHEN, China -- Through 14 holes Friday at the OMEGA Mission Hills World Cup, the U.S. team of Ben Curtis and Brandt Snedeker had a whole lot of nothing going on. During their front nine on the Olazabal Course at Mission Hills Golf Club, Team USA had reeled off par after par after par, and the trend continued when the two players made the turn -- with another par at No. 10. That left Curtis and Snedeker even for the day. Meanwhile, Spain had gone 8-under during that same time frame, pulling away from not only the Americans but the field as well. (link)