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Texans Jordan Spieth, Jimmy Walker help Americans sweep Europe to start Ryder Cup

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Team USA Patrick Reed (R) reacts with teammate Jordan Spieth after winning their match against Team Europe Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson on the 16th green during the Morning Foursome matches at the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Course in Chaska, Minnesota, September 30, 2016 / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

CHASKA, Minn. (AP) -- The Americans got the Ryder Cup off to a red and rousing start Friday with the first sweep of the opening session since 1975.

Rickie Fowler finally won a match, teaming with Phil Mickelson to win three straight holes late in their foursomes match for a 1-up victory over Rory McIlroy and Andy Sullivan.