Lee Westwood of Europe watches his tee shot on the first hole on the first day of play at the 39th Ryder Cup.

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Fans of the European team wear their loyalties on their heads while watching the morning foursome matches.

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Phil Mickelson of the United States hits an iron shot on the fifth hole.

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A fan receives medical attention after being struck in the head with a ball hit by Tiger Woods on the seventh hole.

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Francesco Molinari and Lee Westwood of Europe walk off the first tee as their match against Jason Dufner and Zach Johnson of the U.S. gets underway.

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Brandt Snedeker of the U.S. agonizes after missing a putt on the 12th hole as Europe's Rory McIlroy gets ready for his turn.

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Keegan Bradley celebrates after sinking a putt to win a hole as he and teammate Phil Mickelson defeated the European pair of Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia, 4 and 3.

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A European fan roams the grounds at Medinah Country Club.

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Rory McIlroy, right, celebrates with teammate Graeme McDowell after chipping in to win the fourth hole for the European duo against Brandt Snedeker and Jim Furyk.

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Uncle Sam joined the gallery on the fifth hole.

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Francesco Molinari of Europe sinks a putt on the fifth green as Lee Westwood stands by.

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Keegan Bradley congratulates Phil Mickelson, right, after Mickelson made a putt to win the 13th hole against Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia. The U.S. team won four consecutive holes to seal a 4-and-3 victory.

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Luke Donald of Europe watches as his putt misses the cup on the ninth hole.

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Phil Mickelson gets a running start to his next shot after teeing off on the second hole.

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