The United States made a strong start to the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on Friday as Jim Furyk's men claimed a 3-1 lead after the opening session despite a defeat for Tiger Woods and Patrick Reed.

US power into early Ryder Cup lead despite Woods defeat 

Tiger Woods teed off in an electric atmosphere at his first Ryder Cup since 2012 on Friday as defending champions United States launched their quest for a first win on European soil in 25 years.

Tiger tees off as Americans chase rare European win in Ryder Cup

Two years after delivering coffees to Europe's players at Hazeltine, Danish rookie Thorbjorn Olesen has earned himself what he hopes will be a more pivotal Ryder Cup role this time.

Golf: Rookie Thorbjorn Olesen happy to give up the coffee run

Rory McIlroy has come a long way from dismissing the Ryder Cup as "an exhibition event" of little importance to becoming fully established as one of the European team leaders who cannot wait to soak up the experience for a fifth time.

Golf: Ryder Cup convert Rory McIlroy ready for event he once dismissed

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US power into early Ryder Cup lead despite Woods defeat

Tiger tees off as Americans chase rare European win in Ryder Cup

Golf: Rookie Thorbjorn Olesen happy to give up the coffee run

Golf: Ryder Cup convert Rory McIlroy ready for event he once dismissed