The former captain says ‘exponential’ investment has made this the best prepared European team in competition’s history

Growing demand across Europe to host golf’s premier team event has meant it was last played in England way back in 2002

Ryder Cup legends Sir Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie, Tony Jacklin and Justin Rose tell BBC Sport why and how Europe can win at Bethpage.

The former captain says ‘exponential’ investment has made this the best prepared European team in competition’s history

The shadow boxing is over now but every serious competition needs jeopardy and home teams cannot prevail time and again

The past six times Europe have led at the end of day one they have gone on to win the Ryder Cup, and they have got off to an ideal start at Bethpage Black.