Day 1 of the 41st Ryder Cup started with a sweep and ended with an eagle.
Team USA’s foursomes exited the morning matches 4-0 on the heels of its two young guns, the balloon of which was soon punctured by the FedEx Cup winner.
ESPN golf writer Michael Collins said it best when Team USA’s Patrick Reed hit his tee shot on the first hole: "For the U.S. team it can't be overstated how important that first match is to set the tone for the squad. Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth are sending a clear message not only to Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose but to every other match on the course.