Golf could well be on the road to bank uptcy

RICHARD BLAND

JACK NICKLAUS

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?

How can Europe stop the rot in the US? By employing a new set of tactics that will influence picks, pairings and preparations behind the scenes. Let arch-strategist Paul McGinley be your guide on how they plan to do it

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

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