US takes 4-0 lead against Europe on first day of Ryder Cup

Latest: The United States have taken a 4-0 lead against Europe after the foursomes on the opening day of the Ryder Cup.

Update 5.48pm: Europe will have to create history to retain the Ryder Cup after being whitewashed by the United States in the opening session at Hazeltine.

Olympic gold medallist Justin Rose and Open champion Henrik Stenson surrendered their unbeaten record to Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed, before Lee Westwood and rookie Thomas Pieters were thrashed by Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar.