The Golf Blog: Phil Mickelson, Keegan Bradley lead USA in Ryder Cup Day 1; Tiger Woods struggles
The Golf Blog says: Keegan Bradley’s youthful energy gave Phil Mickelson just the spark that he needed to improve his losing Ryder Cup record. Keegan and Phil who play practice rounds together throughout the year came up real big for Team USA, beating Rory McIlroy/Graeme McDowell in fourball and Sergio Garcia/Luke Donald in foursomes. Garcia and Donald had not lost in foursomes in the Ryder Cup, ever.
Meanwhile, Tiger Woods struggled. He duck hooked his first driver almost out into the concession stands. He and playing partner Steve Stricker lost the morning match and are 2-down in their afternoon match.
The US lead 4-2, with 2 matches left.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOUR-BALL
Webb Simpson Bubba Watson 5 & 4 defeated Paul Lawrie Peter Hanson
Phil Mickelson Keegan Bradley 2 & 1 defeated Rory McIlroy Graeme McDowell
Tiger Woods Steve Stricker vs Lee Westwood Nicolas Colsaerts 2-up 15
Dustin Johnson Matt Kuchar 2-up vs Justin Rose Martin Kaymer 14
FRIDAY MORNING FOURSOMES
Jim Furyk Brandt Snedeker lost to Rory McIlroy Graeme McDowell 1 Up
Phil Mickelson Keegan Bradley 4 and 3 defeated Luke Donald Sergio Garcia
Jason Dufner Zach Johnson 3 and 2 defeated Lee Westwood Francesco Molinari
Steve Stricker Tiger Woods lost to Ian Poulter Justin Rose
