Phil Mickelson won as many points as his last two Ryder Cups combined. Justin Leonard had never won a match in any Ryder Cup until two blowout victories at Valhalla.
And the most stunning turnaround Friday might have been all those celebrations. Finally, the Americans had all the fun.
phil mickelsonAmericans lead by 3 after Day 1 at Ryder CupFOXSports.com News Fri, 09/19/2008 - 18:50
Mickelson-Kim opens for US at Ryder Cup (AP)Yahoo! Sports - Top News Thu, 09/18/2008 - 16:36
Phil Mickelson and rising star Anthony Kim will lead off for the Americans at the Ryder Cup on Friday, while defending champion Europe countered with Padraig Harrington, winner of the last two majors, and Robert Karlsson. US Open puts Woods with MickelsonBBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition Thu, 06/05/2008 - 05:28
World number one Tiger Woods has been paired with number two Phil Mickelson and third-ranked Adam Scott for the US Open. |
