We’re not sure when the transformation came, but at some point in time, the Ryder Cup morphed into a national security endeavour.

Andrew Coltart equalled the lowest nine holes in European Tour history as Stefan Langer posted one of the highest scores ever in the first round of the KLM Open.

Andrew Coltart revealed his determination to prove himself in September’s Ryder Cup after moving to within a shot of the lead on the second day of the Via Digital Spanish Open in Valencia.