Bernhard Langer makes his Ryder Cup debut in 1981 and is a winner for Europe in 1985, the same year as his US Masters triumph

Langer chips in during the foursomes at Muirfield Village in Ohio to help Europe retain the Cup in 1987

Sadly, Langer is probably best remembered for a missed putt on the 18th at Kiawah Island to lose the Cup in 1991

Langer is once again in the Ryder Cup team in 1993, but the side fail to regain the trophy at the Belfry

Langer is a winner again at Oak Hill Country Club in 1995, the German's third victory in eight Cup appearances

Langer is a member of a golden generation of European golfers, alongside the likes of Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo

Langer wins his singles match against Brad Faxon at the 1997 tournament at Valderrama in Spain in another European victory

Langer misses the 1999 competition but returns for a triumphant 10th Ryder Cup as a vital member of Europe's 2002 winning team