Remaining Europeans given run-out

Ian Woosnam sprang a surprise for the afternoon foursomes at the Ryder Cup when he paired Colin Montgomerie and Lee Westwood.

All four Europeans who sat out the fourballs were brought into the action.

Paul McGinley linked up with close friend Padraig Harrington, while Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia were also reunited from two years ago.

David Howell was Henrik Stenson’s partner for the Swede’s cup debut.

American captain Tom Lehman kept two of his players – Scott Verplank and Vaughn Taylor – on the sidelines. Chad Campbell and Zach Johnson were called upon for the top game against Harrington and McGinley.

The clash of the giants this time was Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk against Garcia and Donald, who won both their games together in 2004.

Tee-off times in the opening day foursomes of the 35th Ryder Cup, Europe v United States, at the K Club, County Kildare, Ireland (Europe names first):

1330 Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley v Chad Campbell and Zach Johnson

1345 David Howell and Henrik Stenson v Stewart Cink and David Toms

1400 Lee Westwood and Colin Montgomerie v Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco

1415 Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia v Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk