Ben Curtis had a 40ft putt then it blows 15ft off the green into the rough.

CNN: PGA Tour season opener ruined by winds

Kenny Perry, Boo Weekley, JB Holmes, Ben Curtis and Chad Campbell were the other American victors, while debutant Hunter Mahan halved with Paul Casey.

BBC: US secure emphatic Ryder Cup win

Masters champion Mike Weir lies second on level par, with Open champion Ben Curtis one over and USPGA winner Shaun Micheel two strokes back.

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