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U.S. takes 5½-2½ lead, its biggest on opening day since 1979

Associated Press

Saturday, September 20, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Phil Mickelson pointed his putter toward the cup, took a step and punched his fist to celebrate a clutch birdie. Boo Weekley revved up the crowd after holing a 50-foot putt from just off the green. Anthony Kim set a record for high-fives. Yes, those were the Americans having all the fun Friday at Valhalla. At the Ryder Cup, no less. "My cheeks are sore from smiling all day long," Justin Leonard said. "This was a lot different than my other Ryder Cup experiences." In ...

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