USA rookie Keegan Bradley reacts to missing a putt on the 14th hole, but he didn't miss much else on the day as he earned 2 points with partner Phil Mickelson in Friday's Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club.
George LeClaire | Staff Photographer
Team USA teammates Jim Furyk, left, and rookie Brandt Snedeker staged a late rally in their foursome match Friday morning at Medinah before falling on the 18th hole.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Teammates Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson knew exactly what they were doing Friday afternoon as they dominated and earned the first Ryder Cup point of the fourball matches at Medinah.
Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer
USA's Jason Dufner reacts after making a birdie putt to win the ninth hole at Medinah during a foursomes match Friday at the Ryder Cup.
Associated Press
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The new blood helped the Americans draw first blood in the Ryder Cup on Friday.Thanks largely to rookies Keegan Bradley, Webb Simpson and Jason Dufner, the U.S. finds itself in a good spot after the first day of matches at Medinah Country Club.Latest Galleries
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