Harrington powerless as USA forge ahead

Padraig Harrington, winner of golf's last two Majors, was unable to prevent America making a flying start to the Ryder Cup at Valhalla today.

Despite being three up in both his foursomes with Swede Robert Karlsson and fourballs with cup debutant Graeme McDowell, the Irish golfer ended the first day with only one half-point.