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Nick Faldo’s European side begin their search for a fourth straight Ryder Cup victory on Friday when they face Paul Azinger’s US side at the Valhalla Country Club in Louisville Kentucky. Following convincing 9 point victories in both of the last two Ryder Cups, confidence will be high amongst the European’s, especially Irishman Padraig Harrington. Having successfully defended his Open crown at Royal Birkdale earlier this year, he then won his first Major in American when he claimed the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills in Michigan last month. He will be seen as one of the leaders of the side, although Europe’s strength has always come from its team mentality and their player’s ability to adapt to playing as a team, in stark contrast to recent American sides.

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Harrington will be one of a number of players on the European side that have experienced victory, and the competition’ team format seems to bring the best out of some players. This was always true of Colin Montgomerie, who is not here this year, but also of Sergio Garcia, as the Spaniard’s enthusiasm rubs off across the whole team and can act as a catalyst. He is not just in the side in cheerleader role; however, as he has an excellent record in the competition, winning three quarters of the events he is involved in. There could be a close battle between him and Harrington to be Europe’s, and possibly the tournaments’, top points scorer.

Garcia is the 4/1 favourite with BGbet to be top European points scorer, with Harrington 11/2 at VCbet for that title. Phil Mickleson and Jim Furyk head the betting to be America’s top scorer at 5/1 and 11/2 with VCbet respectively. Garcia and Mickleson also head the outright scorer market, Garcia the favourite with BGbet at 7/1, with Mickleson close behind at 10/1 with VCbet.

BGbet have a range of special bets for the competition, including outright handicap betting and top wild card. VCbet also have lots of specials to celebrate the event, including match betting between players and hole in one specials.

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