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Pádriag Harrington is confident that what Europe lacks in combined world ranking points compared to their rivals, they will more than compensate for with team spirit

Pádraig Harrington pictured with his captain's pick after the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

As you may expect, Europe’s Ryder Cup captain likes the balance of his team he will fly to Wisconsin with this weekend ahead of Friday’s 43rd Matches against the USA.

Pádraig Harrington had waited three long years to finalise the dozen men who will represent him, the European Tour and the continent in the biennial event. The year’s delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic may have complicated the process but in naming Sergio Garcia, Shane Lowry, and Ian Poulter as his captain’s picks to augment a team he hopes will be spearheaded by world number one Jon Rahm, Harrington is confident that what Europe lacks in combined world ranking points compared to their rivals, they will more than compensate for with team spirit, their blend of youth and experience, and a healthy chip on their collective shoulder.