Ryder Cup gets underway

Ryder Cup
Fans crowd the first hole at Hazeltine National Golf Club during the Ryder Cup Friday morning.
Peter Cox | MPR News

The first round of the Ryder Cup is underway at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska.

The highly anticipated tournament, which started in 1927, pits a team of top American golfers against their European counterparts. It's unlike any other golf tournament.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporter Peter Cox shortly before the first players teed off.

Click on the audio player above to hear their conversation.

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