UNITED STATES TAKE EARLY BIG LEAD
IN PRESIDENT'S CUP MATCH

The United States jumped to a record five-point lead over the International team after the opening-day foursomes at the President's Cup.
The Americans made just about the perfect start, winning five matches and halving the other on a bleak day for the Internationals at Royal Montreal.
Four matches were very close, finishing on the 18th hole - but that was little consolation to the International team, a collection of the best players from outside Europe, even if they didn't look like it down the stretch.
In the only match the Americans did not win, Woody Austin - who played with Phil Mickelson - sank a 13-foot putt to finish all square with Mike Weir and Vijay Singh.
Tiger Woods played solidly with partner Charles Howell to beat Nick O'Hern and KJ Choi 3 and 1.
"Our guys were sensational today," said US captain Jack Nicklaus.
The US have historically dominated the opening foursomes. In the seven stagings of the event, they have a 27-11 advantage after the first day of competition.
Resuls:

FOURSOMES
(US players named first)
Steve Stricker & Hunter Mahan bt Adam Scott & Geoff Ogilvy 3 and 2.
Phil Mickelson & Woody Austin halved with Vijay Singh & Mike Weir.
Stewart Cink & Zach Johnson bt Rory Sabbatini & Trevor Immelman 1 hole.
David Toms & Jim Furyk bt Ernie Els & Angel Cabrera 1 hole.
Lucas Glover & Scott Verplank bt Stuart Appleby & Retief Goosen 2 holes.
Tiger Woods & Charles Howell bt K J Choi & Nick O'Hern 3 and 1.