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Ryder Cup: Day 1 Recap

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CHASKA, Minn. -- There were whispers among fans and media during lunch on Friday. Is it over? What does Europe have in the tank? Will singles even be necessary on Sunday?

The United States had just swept the European side in the morning foursomes for the first time since 1975. Four and ... oh. Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth made Europe wobble. Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler put it on the mat.