Americans Take Early Lead After Day One Of Ryder Cup
20/09/2008 04:16
Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - The Americans were in unfamiliar territory at the Ryder Cup on Friday.
They were in the lead.
The United States grabbed a 5 1/2 - 2 1/2 lead over Europe after Friday's two sessions at Valhalla, marking the first time it held the day-one advantage since 1995.
In afternoon fourballs, the U.S. took 2 1/2 points to win both sessions in a day for the first time since 1981.
After a 3-1 win in foursomes in the morning, the Americans' first Friday morning victory since 1991, the U.S. finds itself in a commanding position after day one.
But, U.S. captain Paul Azinger is not about to get cocky. The Americans have lost five of the last six Ryder Cups, including the last three. The last two losses were historic, nine-point drubbings.
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Might it be as Jack Nicklaus predicted folks – that the Americans would win this year's Ryder Cup matches “easily?”