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Captains announce fourball pairings
All is set for the Ryder Cup after the fourball pairings were announced for Friday's play, with the first off at 07:45.
Westwood plays down fitness fears
Lee Westwood insists that he is over his calf problem and ready to play five matches if required at the Ryder Cup.
McIlroy does not fear Tiger's bite
European debutant Rory McIlroy claims Tiger Woods has 'lost his aura' ahead of the Ryder Cup battle with the Americans.
Skipper hails Pod
European captain Colin Montgomerie believes he still made the right choice giving Padraig Harrington a wildcard selection.
US touch down in Wales
United States' Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin says his team are ready to go after arriving in Wales for the biennial event.
Drinks are on Furyk
Jim Furyk is now £7.2million richer after winning the Tour Championship and FedExCup play-off bonus on Sunday night.
Monty in 2012 Ryder Cup admission
Colin Montgomerie has said that he would like to play in the Ryder Cup in the future after he captains Europe at next week's event.
Tiger ready for Ryder Cup
World number one Tiger Woods has insisted that he is ready for the challenge of the Ryder Cup, which starts in October.
Casey making a point
Paul Casey is on track for a huge pay-day as he is joint-leader of the Tour Championship on four-under par after round one.
Swedish ace on top in France
Swede Johan Edfors leads the Vivendi Cup in Paris after the first day, two shots ahead of England's David Dixon.
Harrington keen to do himself justice
Padraig Harrington had declared he wants to repay the faith Colin Montgomerie showed by handing him a Ryder Cup wild card.
Mickelson out of Grand Slam
Phil Mickelson has opted out of playing in the Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda next month and will be replaced by Ernie Els.
McDowell raring to go
Graeme McDowell is desperate for the Ryder Cup to begin and admits he is 'well up' for the challenge of the Americans.
Spanish joy at Austrian Open
Spain's Jose Manuel Lara defeated England's David Lynn in a play-off to secure his second European Tour title at the Austrian Open.
Pavin believes US are underdogs
Corey Pavin, the captain of the United States Ryder Cup team, has admitted that Europe must be considered favourites for the tournament
Westwood sharp on comeback
Lee Westwood looked as if he had never been away after playing his first round of golf for six weeks on Wednesday.
G-Mac happy with opening salvo
Graeme McDowell bounced back from a shaky start to card a three-under par 69 in the opening round of the Austrian Open.
Westwood healed from injury
Lee Westwood will be fully fit and playing at his best when the Ryder Cup gets underway next month, according to his coach.
Woods concentrating on Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods plans to use the next two weeks to work on his game to ensure he is ready for the Ryder Cup.
Pavin would have no hesitation dropping Woods
US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin has said he would have no hesitation in dropping Tiger Woods if he thought it was best for the team.
Colsaerts on fire in Holland
Nicolas Colsaerts carded an opening round 62 to lead the KLM Open by two shots from Kenneth Ferrie and Shiv Kapur.
Monty hails Woods' selection
European captain Colin Montgomerie said 'the Ryder Cup is a better event' with Tiger Woods in it after he was picked in the USA team.
Pavin selects Tiger
Corey Pavin has named Tiger Woods, Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink and Rickie Fowler as his wildcard picks for the Ryder Cup.
Woods waiting on Pavin call
Tiger Woods will find out on Tuesday whether he is in the US Ryder Cup team with Corey Pavin set to name his wild card picks.
Jimenez does it the hard way
Miguel Angel Jimenez admitted he was looking over his shoulder at Edoardo Molinari before taking the European Masters by three shots.
Jimenez taks European Masters crown
Miguel Angel Jimenez has admitted his European Masters victory 'means a lot' as he again shone at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland.
Woods wonders over wildcard chances
Tiger Woods is optimistic Corey Pavin will pick him for the Ryder Cup if he performs well at the Deutsche Bank championship.


