Armed police guard the course as part of the biggest security operation the Ryder Cup has ever seen
The scoreboard is prepared to welcome the massive crowd that is expected to visit the event this year
A groundsman works hard on making the sand look perfect at a bunker on the ninth hole
Great care and attention is also lavished on The Belfry's greens to have them at their peak
Europe's Jesper Parnevik tests out the rigours of the tenth hole
Rival captains Sam Torrance (Europe) and Curtis Strange (USA) give their pre-event views on Monday
Tuesday, 24 September, 2002, 02:52 GMT 03:52 UK 
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