Major talking points

Rory McIlroy is Europe’s top-ranked player heading into the Ryder Cup. Can he be a talisman once again, and has he now established himself as the best male player the continent has ever produced?

USA THE LOCKS

JACK NICKLAUS

Martin Hopley, director at Match Play World Rankings, looks at some of the Ryder Cup’s best performers over the years and picks the players who should make their respective teams…

Justin Rose has long been the heartbeat of Europe’s Ryder Cup team. Now he’s preparing for a final shot at glory as a player before interviewing for the top job at Adare Manor in two years’ time

Bill Elliott looks ahead to the biennial showdown at Bethpage Black, reflects on Ryder Cups past and highlights the important role both captains will play in deciding the eventual outcome