Yanks' opening 6-2 lead at Ryder Cup could've been bigger

[ASFN Admin]

Americans hit three unforgettable shots on the opening day of the Ryder Cup and two went for naught. Captain Steve Stricker's young squad patiently built the biggest U.S. opening-day lead since 1975, pummeling defending champion Europe in both the foursomes and fourball matches Friday for a 6-2 cushion. The one swing from that trio of spectacular shots that actually paid a dividend was a towering 417-yard drive by Bryson DeChambeau at the par-5 5th.

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