Ryder Cup 2014 preview: Team Europe
Sports Mole provides an in-depth preview on the European Ryder Cup team ahead of this weekend's contest against the USA at Gleneagles.
Sep 24, 11:10
Europe's Stephen Gallacher expects "drama and passion" in Ryder Cup
Europe's Stephen Gallacher believes that the Ryder Cup will bring "drama and passion" to Gleneagles ahead of this week's contest against Team USA.
Sep 24, 09:32
Rory McIlroy: 'Europe deserve to be Ryder Cup favourites'
Rory McIlroy believes that Europe should "embrace" being the favourites to win the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles this week.
Sep 24, 09:08
Sam Torrance: 'Defeat at Medinah would not spur me on'
Sam Torrance believes that the defeat at Medinah two years ago would not spur him on if he were a member of Team USA.
Sep 24, 04:26
Sir Alex Ferguson to give Team Europe talk at Ryder Cup
Team Europe captain Paul McGinley reveals that former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will give a motivational speech to his team ahead of the Ryder Cup.
Sep 23, 12:19
Graeme McDowell: 'Relationship with Rory McIlroy has changed'
Talking about his relationship with Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell concedes that "the dynamic between the two of us may have changed forever".
Sep 23, 10:48
Lee Westwood: 'No pressure to prove worth'
Europe's Lee Westwood says that he is under no extra pressure to perform at the Ryder Cup, despite the fact that he is a captain's pick.
Sep 23, 10:27
Europe captain Paul McGinley considers not pairing Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell
Europe Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley says that he may decide against pairing Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell for "tactical" reasons.
Sep 23, 06:31
Tom Watson hints at repeat of 2012 Ryder Cup pairings
USA captain Tom Watson admits that his wildcard selections for Gleneagles were made with a view of reuniting some of America's star pairings from the 2012 Ryder Cup.
Sep 23, 01:58
Paul McGinley: 'Ryder Cup pairings are not set in stone'
Europe captain Paul McGinley reveals that he will wait until seeing how his players settle at Gleneagles before making a final decision on his Ryder Cup pairings.
Sep 23, 01:41
Stephen Gallacher "not really bothered" about Wales Open display
Stephen Gallacher admits that he was "not really bothered" by his performance at the Wales Open as he has both eyes firmly looking ahead to next week's Ryder Cup.
Sep 19, 19:58
Shane Lowry overtakes Joost Luiten to take one-shot lead at Wales Open
Shane Lowry takes a one-shot lead at the Wales Open following a second-round 65, while Stephen Gallacher fails to make the cut.
Sep 19, 18:58
On this day: Bernhard Langer captains Europe to Ryder Cup triumph in Michigan
On this day 10 years ago, Bernhard Langer captains Europe to victory in the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills Country Club.
Sep 19, 10:09
Rory McIlroy: 'I feel Ryder Cup responsibility'
World number one Rory McIlroy reveals that he feels the responsibility of leadership within the European Ryder Cup team, but that he is relishing this role.
Sep 19, 06:09
Tom Watson prepared to take blame if USA lose Ryder Cup
USA captain Tom Watson insists that he is ready to take the blame if his team fail to win the Ryder Cup.
Sep 18, 03:56
Paul McGinley not worried about Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell relationship
European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley says that he has "no concerns" over the relationship between Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, despite an ongoing lawsuit.
Sep 17, 17:14
Paul McGinley backs Graeme McDowell, Victor Dubuisson Wales Open absence
Paul McGinley gives his full backing to Graeme McDowell and Victor Dubuisson after the pair announced that they will not take part in the Wales Open this week.
Sep 17, 14:15
Paul McGinley: Europe "absolutely ready" for Ryder Cup battle
Captain Paul McGinley insists that Europe are "absolutely ready" to take on the USA in the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles later this month.
Sep 17, 13:59
Paul McGinley 'proud' Europe are Ryder Cup favourites
Captain Paul McGinley is embracing Europe's tag of favourites for the Ryder Cup, but has warned that the Americans may be galvanised following recent defeats.
Sep 15, 23:17
Joost Luiten wants to forget Ryder Cup omission by defending KLM Open
Joost Luiten wants to make up for missing out on the Ryder Cup by defending his home title on the European Tour.
Sep 10, 19:43
Colin Montgomerie expects Stephen Gallacher to be one of Europe's top scorers in Ryder Cup
Former European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie believes that rookie Stephen Gallacher will be one of the hosts' top performers later this month at Gleneagles.
Sep 9, 14:57
Ian Woosnam: 'Paul McGinley was right to leave out Luke Donald'
Ian Woosnam claims that Paul McGinley was right to leave Luke Donald out of the European Ryder Cup team.
Sep 5, 03:54
Ian Poulter desperate to hit top form ahead of Ryder Cup
Ian Poulter admits that he will need to step up his preparations to find top form for the Ryder Cup.
Sep 4, 03:37
Miguel Angel Jimenez among European Ryder Cup vice captains
Miguel Angel Jimenez, Padraig Harrington and Jose Maria Olazabal are named as the three remaining vice captains for Europe at this year's Ryder Cup.
Sep 3, 12:34
Europe captain Paul McGinley wary of going into Ryder Cup as favourites
Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley is wary of Europe heading to Gleneagles as favourites to retain the title.
Sep 3, 08:34
Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan, Webb Simpson named USA Ryder Cup wildcards
USA captain Tom Watson names Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan and Webb Simpson as his three wildcard picks for the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles later this month.
Sep 3, 00:33
Lee Westwood gets Ryder Cup nod over Luke Donald 'on form'
European captain Paul McGinley admits that his decision to pick Lee Westwood ahead of fellow Ryder Cup stalwart Luke Donald for Gleneagles came down only to recent form.
Sep 3, 00:13
Stephen Gallacher can't wait to fulfil 'lifetime Ryder Cup ambition'
Stephen Gallacher admits that he "can't wait" to fulfil a lifetime ambition by playing in the Ryder Cup after being handed a wildcard by European captain Paul McGinley.
Sep 2, 23:50
Paul McGinley: Stephen Gallacher "deserved" Ryder Cup wildcard pick
European captain Paul McGinley insists that local boy Stephan Gallacher 'deserves' his wildcard pick for the Ryder Cup team based on his consistent 2014 season.
Sep 2, 23:33
Paul McGinley 'could not leave Ian Poulter out'
European captain Paul McGinley admits that it would have been almost impossible to leave Ian Poulter out of his Ryder Cup team following his heroics at Medinah in 2012.
Sep 2, 23:20
Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Stephen Gallacher secure European Ryder Cup wildcards
European captain Paul McGinley names Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Stephen Gallacher as his three wildcard picks for this month's Ryder Cup.
Sep 2, 12:33
Stephen Gallacher misses out on automatic Ryder Cup qualification
Stephen Gallacher misses out on automatic qualification for Europe's Ryder Cup team after finishing third at the Italian Open, which is won by Hennie Otto.
Aug 31, 16:58
Ryan Palmer leads with Jason Day in Boston
Ryan Palmer and Jason Day share the lead at the halfway point of the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston, where Ian Poulter struggles to build on his strong first round.
Aug 31, 01:01
Stephen Gallacher enjoying pressure of Ryder Cup qualifying
Stephen Gallacher is hopeful that he can enjoy the pressure this week as he looks to qualify for the European Ryder Cup team.
Aug 28, 05:58
Jamie Donaldson wins Czech Masters to secure Ryder Cup spot
Welshman Jamie Donaldson wins the Czech Masters by two shots to guarantee his place on the European Ryder Cup team for next month's event at Gleneagles.
Aug 24, 16:17
Video: Ex-Manchester United boss David Moyes joins ice bucket craze
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes takes part in the ice bucket challenge after being nominated by Marouane Fellaini.
Aug 22, 12:10
Marc Warren doubts Ryder Cup spot
Marc Warren does not believe that his victory in the Made in Denmark tournament will boost his chances of being named in Europe's Ryder Cup team.
Aug 18, 05:25
Paul McGinley gives Paul Lawrie Ryder Cup lifeline
European captain Paul McGinley insists that Scotsman Paul Lawrie still has a chance of earning himself a wildcard pick for the Ryder Cup in Gleneagles this September.
Jul 9, 01:22
Paul McGinley hints at major Ryder Cup role for Martin Kaymer
Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley suggests that US Open champion Martin Kaymer could have a crucial role to play in his European team at Gleneagles this September.
Jun 18, 01:36
Ryder Cup standings ahead of US Open
Sports Mole takes a look at the Ryder Cup qualification standings ahead of the US Open, which begins on Thursday.
Jun 12, 11:18
