Strange said that while he wants his players to let their feelings show, he wants no disputes in what will be an emotionally-charged competition.

The Cup was postponed for 12 months following the 11 September terrorist attacks on America.

Speaking on the eve of the USPGA Championship at Hazeltine, Strange said: "In the Ryder Cup, it's okay to let your emotions run freely.

"My best case scenario is to let them go play without controversy and may the best team win."

The two-time US Open champion agreed that this year the Ryder Cup players will be under the spotlight more than ever.

"I think they all understand that we'll be under a microscope.

"I feel that it's more of a responsibility since September to represent yourself and your country in a manner which everyone at home will be proud of."

World number one Tiger Woods said he had no doubt that the animosity that had crept into recent Ryder Cup showdowns would be missing this time around.

"I think we all understand the Ryder Cup may have been going a little too far over the edge," he said at Hazeltine.

"We are trying to win and enjoy each other's competition. I think we, as players, media and fans lost sight of that.

"What happened on 9/11, unfortunately, put everything in perspective for all of us.

"I think the matches will be conducted in the fashion it was designed and that is a competitive atmosphere, but it is a gentlemanly sport.

"We are going out there to compete. We are going to enjoy it but it is not going to be the same. It's not going over the top.

"We all understand it is not life and death."