Ryder Cup class alongside Sergio Garcia but they couldn't stop Europe falling into a 3-1 hole during the opening foursomes. Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth lost three and one but the defeat for Steve Stricker's side was the only one suffered during Friday's first exchange.
Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele were too hot for Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter to handle winning five and three - despite some resistance down the back nine Whistling Straights in Wisconsin.
Team Europe - who have won nine of the last 12 tournaments - also suffered as Daniel Berger and Brooks Koepka outlasted Matthew Fitzpatrick and Lee Westwood.
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