Europe look relaxed as they pose for their team photograph at the Oakland Hills Country Club

As individuals, America's elder statesmen hold most of the trump cards going into the weekend's clash

American skipper Hal Sutton has tipped Tiger Woods to put his poor form behind him and inspire his side

Spain's Sergio Garcia looks in the mood and could prove to be Europe's cheerleader once again

Europe's talisman Colin Montgomerie - who saves his best form for the Ryder Cup - is ribbed by Lee Westwood

Fred Funk - making his Cup debut at the age of 48 - clowns with US Masters champion Phil Mickelson

Europe captain Berhard Langer is flanked by his lieutenants Anders Forsbrand and Joakim Haeggman

England's Ian Poulter - who qualified for the European team in ninth place - epitomises the youthful exuberance of his team

Chris Dimarco and David Toms look on as their skipper Sutton shows how much the Cup means to him