Spieth, Reed inspire US foursomes sweep

CHASKA (USA), September 30 

A fired-up Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed set the tone as the United States seized early control at the Ryder Cup on Friday with a 4-0 sweep of the opening foursomes matches against holders Europe.

Thunderous roars of “USA, USA, USA” echoed across the ultra-long Hazeltine National layout as twice Major winner Spieth and Reed beat European heavyweights Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson 3&2 in the top match to secure the first point.

Fan favourites Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler trailed Rory McIlroy and Englishman Andy Sullivan by two after 14 holes before scraping through a fluctuating contest to win one-up. — Reuters