Ryder Cup fans show their pride: Team USA, Europe supporters dressed up for golf at Whistling Straits

A fan looks on during Friday afternoon Fourball matches

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Fans arrived in the wee hours of the morning Friday to race to the first tee for the first day of Ryder Cup matches at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin. The gates officially opened at 5 a.m. but some fans lined up as early as 3:30 to be first in line.

Ian Poulter was booed, Bryson DeChambeau hit some bombs, an eagle landed and Steph Curry and Michael Jordan came out to cheer on the Americans.

Fans chanted and cheered as action got under way at 7:05 a.m. with Americans Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth taking on Sergio Garcia and Jon Rahm in the opening match. Garcia and Rahm went on to win, 3 and 1.

Here's a look at some of the best-dressed fans on Day 1:

Team USA fans represent in the stands on the first hole during the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, in Haven, Wis. on Sept. 24, 2021.

Team Europe fans cheer from the first tee box.

Fans watch on the second hole during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course.

Fans wear forrmer president masks during a foursome match.

A fan walks in the rough on the fourth hole during day one foursome matches

Fans had some fun early in the week for practice rounds and the opening ceremony:

Fans attend the opening ceremony for the 43rd Ryder Cup

Fans look on during the celebrity matches ahead of the 43rd Ryder Cup

Fans dressed in cowgirl hats look on during practice rounds prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup

Team Europe fans pose for photos following the opening ceremony

Gavin Kidd, right, and his wife, Lesley Kidd, left, cheer for Europe during a Ryder Cup golf practice at Whistling Straits on Sept. 23, 2021. Gavin is wearing a mailbox costume to honor European golfer Ian Poulter, who has been nicknamed “The Postman."

United States fans dressed as presidents cheer on the 15th hole during Day 1 four-ball matches for the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.

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