EUROPE’S RYDER CUP TEAM

JON RAHM

Best player in the world by a distance, how Europe need him to show it. USA FEAR FACTOR (out of five) 5

RORY McILROY

Let’s hope the real Rory shows up in white-hot Wisconsin. FEAR FACTOR 4

VIKTOR HOVLAND

Brilliant amateur record at match play, now ready to shine on the big stage. FEAR FACTOR 4

TOMMY FLEETWOOD

One of the heroes of Paris last time, keen to sprinkle a little stardust on a humdrum season. FEAR FACTOR 3

PAUL CASEY

Always seems to find top gear when it’s match play, and particularly the Ryder Cup. FEAR FACTOR 4

TYRRELL HATTON

Can he keep a cool head while all the American hecklers are losing theirs? FEAR FACTOR 3

MATT FITZPATRICK

Disappointing on his debut in America five years ago, desperate to make amends. FEAR FACTOR 3

SERGIO GARCIA

Europe’s record points scorer. Loves the Ryder Cup. Enough said. FEAR FACTOR 4

IAN POULTER

The man with a target on his back — and he wouldn’t have it any other way. FEAR FACTOR 4

SHANE LOWRY

A rookie in name only. Fearless under pressure and should be a huge asset. FEAR FACTOR 3

BERND WIESBERGER

A huge hitter and cool temperament. Got the gifts to shock the Americans. FEAR FACTOR 2

LEE WESTWOOD

A Ryder Cup legend. Has he got one more big performance in him at 48? FEAR FACTOR 3