Ryder Cup: Pádraig Harrington backs experience to get the job done on day 1

A general view of the seventh green during a practice round prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Pádraig Harrington is doubling down on experience in the opening foursomes session to start the 43rd Ryder Cup.

The European captain sent out all of his most seasoned Ryder Cup veterans at the jump, spreading the experience among all four partnerships that will take on a young American team with four rookies making their debut in the morning matches. Viktor Hovland of Norway, who will partner with five-time Ryder Cupper Paul Casey, was the only European rookie to play the opening foursomes.