Ryder Cup 2014: Paul McGinley seeks to clinch European victory
Ryder Cup 2014: Final day coverage on the BBC |
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Venue: Gleneagles Date: Sunday, 28 September Start time: 11:36 BST
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Coverage: Live radio and text commentary on Radio 5 live, online, tablets, mobiles & BBC Sport app from 11:00. Highlights: BBC Two 19:30-21:30.
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European captain Paul McGinley warned his players against complacency as he packed his singles order with strength in the hope of winning the four points needed to retain the Ryder Cup.
McGinley's side lead 10-6 after a commanding penultimate sessionand the Irishman is keen to maintain the momentum as they chase a third straight win against the USA.
Graeme McDowell, Henrik Stenson, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Stephen Gallacher and Martin Kaymer make up Europe's top six.
Thomas Bjorn, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter, Jamie Donaldson and Lee Westwood will follow with French debutant Victor Dubuisson in the anchor role.
Final day singles draw (Europe names first) |
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11:36: Graeme McDowell v Jordan Spieth
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11:48: Henrik Stenson v Patrick Reed
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12:00: Rory McIlroy v Rickie Fowler
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12:12: Justin Rose v Hunter Mahan
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12:24: Stephen Gallacher v Phil Mickelson
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12:36: Martin Kaymer v Bubba Watson
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12:48: Thomas Bjorn v Matt Kuchar
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13:00: Sergio Garcia v Jim Furyk
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13:12: Ian Poulter v Webb Simpson
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13:24: Jamie Donaldson v Keegan Bradley
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13:36: Lee Westwood v Jimmy Walker
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13:48: Victor Dubuisson v Zach Johnson
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The Europeans are mindful that they came back from the same scoreline in a remarkable fightback at Medinah two years ago, while the Americans also hit back from 10-6 down at Brookline in 1999.
"It's important we don't concede momentum," said McGinley. "Hopefully, with the players I have in there that won't happen."
McGinley said his invitation to Sir Alex Ferguson to speak to the team earlier in the week was to designed to drum home the need to fight against complacency and handle being favourites at home.
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