The United States grabbed a 6-2 lead over Europe at the Ryder Cup on Friday for its largest opening-day advantage at the event since 1975.
Xander Schauffele and Dustin Johnson each won two matches and all six U.S. newcomers contributed at least a half-point on the first day at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wis.
The U.S. won both sessions in building its massive lead, with the Americans going 3-1 in the morning foursomes play and 3-1 in the afternoon four-ball competition.
It was just the fourth time that the U.S. won the opening two sessions since the Ryder Cup expanded to include all of Europe in 1979. It also occurred in 1979, 2008 and 2010.