A match made in Valhalla: Kim and Mickelson the difference on Day 1 of the Ryder Cup Matches

Mickelson and 23-year-old Ryder Cup rookie Anthony Kim took 1.5 of 2 possible points on Day 1 of the Ryder Cup matches Friday at Valhalla Golf Club. Even more importantly, the two led off for the American squad in both sessions, setting the tone for a return to Ryder Cup respectability.

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Irish Fan at the Ryder Cup

Irish fans weren't pleased with Anthony Kim and Phil Mickelson holding Padraig Harrington to only half a point Friday at the Ryder Cup.

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