2008 Ryder Cup Day 1

Anthony Kim makes his way through fans on the 18th hole during the afternoon four-ball matches on day one of the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.Anthony Kim makes his way through fans on the 18th hole during the afternoon four-ball matches on day one of the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim celebrate on the 18th green after beating Harrington and McDowell 2 up.Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim celebrate on the 18th green after beating Harrington and McDowell 2 up.

Graeme McDowell misses a putt on the 17th hole.Graeme McDowell misses a putt on the 17th hole.

Justin Rose waves to the gallery on the 17th hole. Rose and Poulter beat Stricker and Curtis in the afternoon match.Justin Rose waves to the gallery on the 17th hole. Rose and Poulter beat Stricker and Curtis in the afternoon match.

Ben Curtis misses a chip on the seventh hole.Ben Curtis misses a chip on the seventh hole.

Keeping a close watch are Laura Smith, Caroline Harrington, Amy Mickelson and Lisa Pruett.Keeping a close watch are Laura Smith, Caroline Harrington, Amy Mickelson and Lisa Pruett.

On fire: Justin Leonard chips in on the 15th hole during the afternoon four-ball matches.On fire: Justin Leonard chips in on the 15th hole during the afternoon four-ball matches.

Miguel Angel Jimenez (pictured) and Sergio Garcia lost to Leonard and Mahan in the afternoon four-ball matches.Miguel Angel Jimenez (pictured) and Sergio Garcia lost to Leonard and Mahan in the afternoon four-ball matches.

Boo Weekley birdies his putt on the 12th hole.Boo Weekley birdies his putt on the 12th hole.

Lee Westwood (pictured) and Soren Hansen halved their afternoon match against Holmes and Weekley.Lee Westwood (pictured) and Soren Hansen halved their afternoon match against Holmes and Weekley.

J.B. Holmes and Boo Weekly both shot into the water on the 18th hole during the afternoon.J.B. Holmes and Boo Weekly both shot into the water on the 18th hole during the afternoon.

Sergio Garcia (pictured) and Lee Westwood teamed up against Perry and Furyk in the morning.Sergio Garcia (pictured) and Lee Westwood teamed up against Perry and Furyk in the morning.

Jim Furyk and Kenny Perry halved their morning match against Westwood and Garcia.Jim Furyk and Kenny Perry halved their morning match against Westwood and Garcia.

Ian Poulter and Justin Rose played Cink and Campbell in the morning.Ian Poulter and Justin Rose played Cink and Campbell in the morning.

Stewart Cink and Chad Campbell won their match 1 up.Stewart Cink and Chad Campbell won their match 1 up.

Paul Casey misses his putt on the 13th hole during the morning foursomes.Paul Casey misses his putt on the 13th hole during the morning foursomes.

Hunter Mahan and Justin Leonard celebrate after going up 3-2 on the 16th hole during their morning foursome against Stenson and Casey.Hunter Mahan and Justin Leonard celebrate after going up 3-2 on the 16th hole during their morning foursome against Stenson and Casey.

Padraig Harrington (pictured) teamed up with Karlsson against Mickelson and Kim in the morning foursomes.Padraig Harrington (pictured) teamed up with Karlsson against Mickelson and Kim in the morning foursomes.

Phil Mickelson hits his first tee shot of the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club. Mickelson and Kim halved their morning match against Harrington and Karlsson.Phil Mickelson hits his first tee shot of the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club. Mickelson and Kim halved their morning match against Harrington and Karlsson.

European team captain Nick Faldo is ready for action on the first tee.European team captain Nick Faldo is ready for action on the first tee.

The USA team captain Paul Azinger cheers for his players during the morning foursomes.The USA team captain Paul Azinger cheers for his players during the morning foursomes.

Stand by your man: (L-R) Henrik Stenson's wife, Emma, Justin Rose's wife, Kate, the partner of Oliver Wilson, Laura Smith, and Valerie Faldo on the first hole during the morning foursomes.Stand by your man: (L-R) Henrik Stenson's wife, Emma, Justin Rose's wife, Kate, the partner of Oliver Wilson, Laura Smith, and Valerie Faldo on the first hole during the morning foursomes.

All in a day's work: European assistant captain Jose Maria Olazabal chats with basketball legend Michael Jordan during the afternoon four-ball matches.All in a day's work: European assistant captain Jose Maria Olazabal chats with basketball legend Michael Jordan during the afternoon four-ball matches.