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SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France – Rory McIlroy was the only player who did not make a birdie in the Ryder Cup quartet. He had a bad start in the afternoon.
McIlroy and Ian Poulter, who missed all four balls, slipped to a two-on-one against Webb Simpson and Bubba Watson after five holes in the National Golf foursome. It's the only game the Americans lead.
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The Europeans are in two in two matches.
The United States takes the lead
The United States has a 3-1 lead after the opening session of the Ryder Cup.
Jordan Spieth completed a 3-foot par for the 18th hole and defeated Paul Casey and Tyrrell Hatton.
Also earning points for the Americans: Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau had an improbable triumph over Justin Rose and Jon Rahm, while Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler defeated Rory McIlroy and Thorbjorn Olesen.
After winning the Tour Championship, Tiger Woods lost his first participation in the Ryder Cup in 2012. Patrick Reed and himself abandoned a 3-and-1 decision against Tommy Fleetwood and British Open champion Francesco Molinari.
Woods' career record in the Ryder Cup dropped to 13-18-3.
While Americans have the advantage, Europeans are used to coming from behind. They have not conducted after an opening session since 2006.
Tiger sitting afternoon
Tiger Woods sits in the afternoon for the first day of the Ryder Cup. McIlroy will play, despite not having birdie in his four-ball loss.
The range of quartets:
Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose vs. Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler
Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter against Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson
Sergio Garcia and Alex Noren against Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau
Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood vs. Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth
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