The teams last met in 2021, when an ageing Europe team captained by Padraig Harrington endured a 19-9 loss at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, against a hugely talented USA team led by Steve Stricker. One of the most iconic events in sport starts in Rome on Friday when Europe and the United States do battle in the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club.
