Where: Newport, Wales
Course: Celtic Manor Resort, The Twenty Ten Course (7,378 yards, par 71)
Schedule: Four matches of fourballs (better ball) and foursomes (alternate shot) on Friday and Saturday, 12 singles matches on Sunday
TV: ESPN and NBC
Series: United States leads 25-10-2
Last time: The United States won 16 1/2-11 1/2 in 2008 at Valhalla in Kentucky for its first victory since 1999.
U.S. team (c-captain's pick): c-Stewart Cink, c-Rickie Fowler, Jim Furyk, Dustin Johnson, Zach Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan, Phil Mickelson, Jeff Overton, Steve Stricker, Bubba Watson, c-Tiger Woods. Captain: Corey Pavin.
European team: c-Luke Donald, Ross Fisher, Peter Hanson, c-Padraig Harrington, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy, c-Edoardo Molinari, Francesco Molinari, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood. Captain: Colin Montgomerie.
Did you know? The United States hasn't won in Europe since 1993 at the Belfry.
PGA TOUR
What: Viking Classic in Madison, Miss.
Course: Annandale Golf Club (7,199 yards, par 72)
Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel)
Purse: $3.6 million (winner's share: $648,000)
Last year: The tournament was canceled because of unplayable conditions.
CHAMPIONS TOUR
What: Ensure Classic in Conover, N.C.
Course: Rock Barn Golf and Spa, Jones Course (7,090 yards, par 72)
Schedule (TV): Friday-Sunday (Golf Channel)
Purse: $1.75 million (winner's share: $262,500)
Defending champion: Jay Haas
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