TIGER WOODS WILL partner Patrick Reed on his Ryder Cup return for the United States tomorrow, facing Europe’s Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood in the fourballs.
American Jim Furyk has opted for three-time major champion Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau to kick off proceedings in the opening match at 07.10am Irish time — a mouthwatering encounter against Justin Rose and Jon Rahm.
European skipper Thomas Bjorn selected just one of his four wildcard picks, Paul Casey, for the first session, with the 41-year-old taking on Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas alongside his fellow Englishman Tyrrell Hatton.
Rory McIlroy will take Danish rookie Thorbjorn Olesen under his wing in the second match of the day against world number one Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler.
But 14-time major champion Woods will draw much of the attention as he plays his first Ryder Cup since 2012 in the fourth match to hit the Albatros course at 07.55 Irish time.
The 42-year-old will renew his rivalry with Molinari, after the two faced off in the singles at both the 2010 and 2012 events, before the Italian won the British Open in July while playing alongside Woods.
- 07.10am: Justin Rose/Jon Rahm (Europe) v Brooks Koepka/Tony Finau (USA)
- 07.25am: Rory McIlroy/Thorbjorn Olesen (Europe) v Dustin Johnson/Rickie Fowler (USA)
- 07.40am: Paul Casey/Tyrrell Hatton (Europe) v Jordan Spieth/Justin Thomas (USA)
- 07.55am: Francesco Molinari/Tommy Fleetwood (Europe) v Patrick Reed/Tiger Woods (USA)
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They ain’t getting Ronaldo. He wants to leave Utd ’cause he wants Champions league and that’s fair enough, but I think he has principles and he won’t go to Chelsea. Plus, I can’t see Utd selling him to a Premiership rival. They’d leave him on the bench before selling him to them.
@Stephen Foster: he was on the verge of signing for city before United upped his wage so don’t think his principles are as strong as you think.
@Stephen Foster: if he wants to leave and champions league probably only Man City, PSG or Chelsea can afford his wages. That’s a very small market.
Not saying Utd can’t afford to force him to stay and to keep him on the bench, but wouldn’t that be a terrible move. Although keeping an unhappy player against his will, on one of the biggest wages in world football is very on brand for Man Utd
@Paul Mallon: fair enough but that’s a bit cynical. The man doesn’t need money and I don’t think that motivates him. City were clearly the more obvious club that would provide him a platform to win things but he still went with Utd. I can’t see him going to a rival. It’s Europe or nothing. Plus I think there’s a possibility he’s doing it to motivate transfers. He’s pissed off Utd haven’t improved the squad yet.
@Stephen Foster: Would be funny if he joined chelsea. Man utd fans would lose their minds
@Paddy Kavanagh: why? Its not liverpool or city is it? I wouldn’t be too arsed if he went to london to be honest
@Paddy Kavanagh: yeah would be hilarious alright paddy but I don’t think the majority of utd fans would mind seeing him sign for Chelsea? I still think he will be a utd player come the start of the season though??
Say goodbye to the dressing room if you stick those two in it.
I hope Chelsea don’t buy he’s not a team player Ronaldo only thinks of Ronaldo nobody else he’s a glory hunter and not worth the amount club pay for him it’s ridiculous