McIlroy to face Mickelson in the pick of the morning’s four-balls

Paul McGinley and Tom Watson have announced their pairings for tomorrow morning's four-balls in Day 1 at the Ryder Cup 2014.

The most intriguing matchup is the fourth and final one: Rory McIlroy has been paired with Sergio Garcia to take on Keegan Bradley and Phil Mickelson.

Mickelson caused controversy earlier in the week with a perceived dig at McIlroy and Graeme McDowell.

When asked about unity in the US team he responded: "Not only do we play together, we also don't litigate against each other.”

In the first pairing of the day, teeing off at 7.35am, Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson take on the US pairing of Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson.

Next up Europe is represented by Thomas Bjorn and Martin Kaymer, who will tee-off against Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker.

Ryder Cup newcomer Stephen Gallacher is teamed with veteran Ian Poulter to take on the American pair Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed in the third four-ball of the morning.

We will be providing live updates throughout the day.