MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The battle for the Ryder Cup began Monday with a friendly exchange between rival captains in a Minneapolis skyscraper a half-hour away from the suburban course where the 17-inch trophy will be awarded this time next year.
European captain Darren Clarke and U.S. captain Davis Love III met for a breakfast to mark the one-year countdown to the matches. They were welcomed by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and other officials who are counting on international exposure and considering whether to use state money to pay for some of the costs.
The Ryder Cup is Sept.