Ryder Cup rhythm is a test for Curtis

American Ryder Cup rookie Ben Curtis could be facing a tough opening morning at Valhalla on Friday as he gets to grips with foursomes golf.

The 2003 Open champion has never played the alternate shot format and got his first taste of it during yesterday’s first official team practice session when United States team captain Paul Azinger paired him with Steve Stricker against Chad Campbell and Stewart Cink.