The Latest: Rough start for Ryder Cup hopefuls

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship, golf's final major of the year (all times local):

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Some of the Americans trying to earn their way onto the Ryder Cup team didn't get off to the best of starts at the PGA Championship.

That includes Phil Mickelson, though he would appear to be safe as a captain's pick. Mickelson opened with a 73, meaning his immediate goal is to make the cut. Mickelson has qualified for every Ryder Cup team since 1995. He is No. 10 in the standings, and the top eight qualify after the PGA.

Tony Finau took a scouting trip to Paris ahead of the Sept. 28-30 matches with U.S. captain Jim Furyk. Finau, who is No. 13 in the standings, played with Furyk and shot a 74.