Ali Stafford moderator 5pts UNTIL NEXT TIME...With the three captain's picks now confirmed, that concludes our live coverage from Thomas Bjorn's Ryder Cup announcement at Sky Studios.Various names had been considered for one of Bjorn's picks, but it's Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson who willl complete Europe's side at Le Golf NationalThanks for joining us today. There will be more reaction to Bjorn's selections on Sky Sports News and the Sky Sports Golf website.
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts COMING UP...You won't miss a moment of the Ryder Cup, with extended coverage live on Sky Sports.
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts BJORN: CASEY A "NO-BRAINER""Paul's commitment in what he was wanting to do, he has really shown that he has missed this part of his life and with a it really was a no-brainer for me to bring him back. "He is world class, this is what he does, he brings world class golf to the team and he is a wonderful match player too, so it's great to have him back."
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts FITZPATRICK MISSES OUTAfter missing out on making the Ryder Cup team for a second time, Matt Fitzpatrick can now turn his attention to the Omega European Masters. "I feel like I have been playing solidly all year really, I've just not had any momentum or anything go my way, and not making the important putts unfortunately," said Fitzpatrick."Hopefully I can do that this week and kick on for the rest of the year and pick up a win."
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts BJORN ON HIS SQUAD"I've got five fantastic rookies in the team, but you've got to have the balance in the team and I felt like I needed to go with experience."It was a fantastic eight and they're all world-class players. It makes me very happy to see these 12 and I believe they go on to achieve great things."
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts STENSON CELEBRATES PICK“It means a lot,” Stenson said. “Some of the greatest memories of my career came from being part of that European Ryder Cup team.“To get that phone call and to be getting ready to be playing in Paris is pretty special. I’m super-excited and I’m going to do my best to show up with the best form possible.”
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts POULTER ON CAPTAIN'S PICK“It’s an extremely strong US team, but when you look at the European team on paper I get Goosebumps just thinking about it! I can’t wait," Poulter said. “It’s everything to me, is the Ryder Cup. For me to know I’m going to be part of hopefully another victorious team just keeps me going. It has been a tough couple of years and that little gold trophy kept my heart beating!”
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts CASEY: IT FEELS AMAZING“It’s amazing. It has been 10 years since I last played a Ryder Cup. I’ve put a lot in to this so to be confirmed to be part of this is amazing team, I’m very honoured.“I’ve played very good golf in the past three, four, five years and put the Ryder Cup in the crosshairs and made it a very big goal.”
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts GARCIA DELIGHTED“It feels amazing and I’m very thankful to Thomas for believing in me,” Garcia said. “It probably wasn’t an easy decision, but he knows what I bring to the team.“It has been a tough year, but I’ve been working hard and my game has been coming along. I’m trying to be as ready as I can be to help Europe win that cup back.”
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts BJORN ON HIS LINE-UP"If I had written down 12 names at the start of the captaincy, I wouldn’t have been far away from what I have."I know what we’re up against, but I’m confident we have a group of guys who can do the job."
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts BJORN ON STENSON"He is a very good guy to have around a strong player. All four of them (picks) are easy to partner up with the other players among the first eight."
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts BJORN ON POULTER"When he won on Houston, I though he was on the track to be part of this team. He does it on the big stage and is the man for the occasion."
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts BJORN ON SERGIO"The one thing about Sergio is the heartbeat of the team. Not only is he a fantastic golfer, he goes out and does what he does in Ryder Cups. "You need people that has been there and done it and been through it all, positively and negatively."
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts TIME FOR THE PICKSBjorn will be naming his four selections one by one and explain his choices...
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts HERE WE GO!We're live now on Sky Sports Golf, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports News, as well as the Sky Sports website and Facebook page.
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts POSSIBLE EUROPEAN HOPEFULS RCB? Poulter? Casey? Pieters? We took a look at the credentials of some of those options...
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts TEN MINUTES TO GO!Get yourselves a brew and get ready for the live announcement show, live on Sky Sports Golf, Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Main Event.
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts BUTCH ON USA'S SELECTIONS"I think the first three picks were pretty obvious from the way they've been playing. DeChambeau has been playing so well, Woods has surprised all of us with how well he has played, while Mickelson won earlier in the season and had a good last round last week.I think unless something really drastic happens at the BMW Championship this week, then Tony Finau for me has to get that final spot. He's No 17 in the world, has played well all year and would be the obvious choice.
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts FURYK ON AMERICA'S PICKS There were few surprises when Fuyrk named Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau as his captain's selections last night. Here him explain the reasoning behind his choices...
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts WHO WOULD YOU PICK? Which four players would you like to see complete Thomas Bjorn's side? CLICK HERE to cast your vote from our shortlist...
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts RYDER CUP MOMENTSOn Monday, we kicked off our countdown of 25 memorable Ryder Cup moments from the past 25 years. Today's effort look back at a piece of McIlroy magic from Hazeltine.
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts IN THE STUDIO...Andrew Coltart takes a closer look inside the studio where Thomas Bjorn will name his captain's picks. David Livingstone will host the programme, live from 2pm.
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts COUNTDOWN TO PARIS... We're just over three weeks away from the excitement and drama of the Ryder Cup...
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts BJORN'S WILDCARD PLANS We'll have to wait until after 2pm to hear Bjorn confirm his European line-up, but he gave an indication in to his thinking after the Made In Denmark on Sunday...
Ali Stafford moderator 5pts WILL GARCIA PLAY?Sergio Garcia has had a torrid summer, missing the cut in all four majors and all failing to qualify for the FedExCup Play-Offs. Will his past Ryder Cup record be enough to get him a ninth appearance for Team Europe?
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