Expect the British tabloid newspapers to fill many column inches with any tidbit about the players’ partners. For those keeping score, the U.S. ladies are in red. And perhaps the women themselves will comment on the unfolding events over the weekend via Twitter. Their partners were originally banned from doing so by captains Pavin and Montgomerie, who has since softened his stance.
The Ryder Cup, More Than Just Golf
TIME looks back at some of the occasions when it was more than just the golf that caught the world's attention