GLENEAGLES, United Kingdom: Top-ranked Rory McIlroy partners Sergio Garcia for the first time Friday against unbeaten US duo Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley in a critical opening fourball showdown at the Ryder Cup.

The 40th edition of the US-Europe biennial golf rivalry tees off at Gleneagles with McIlroy, coming off back-to-back major wins at the British Open and PGA Championship, facing five-time major winner Mickelson, who needled McIlroy over a lawsuit against his former management firm earlier this week.

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