U.S. downplays 30-year drought, welcomes Rome 'road game'

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The idea of winning on unfamiliar turf isn't new to Xander Schauffele.

He brings an Olympic gold medal and significant success on his team golf resume to Rome, yet somehow there still is a novelty involved in his experience this week.

The 2017 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year said he lost a bit ofmoney to Jordan Spieth in a foursome Monday that also included Justin Thomas an