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Ryder Cup 2016: How the U.S. swept Friday's morning matches

CHASKA, Minn. — The American task force proved its worth during Friday's first wave of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club as the assembled group put together near-perfect pairings.

The clean sweep took everyone by surprise with so many world-class players paired on the European side, but U.S. captain Davis Love III proved he knew what he was doing all along.

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Fourball competition was scheduled to begin about 1:30 p.m. ET at Hazeltine, which is located near the Twin Cities. The fourball schedule:

— Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed vs.