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On your marks: Luke Donald fired the starting gun on the Ryder Cup race at the British Masters at the Belfry.

Luke Donald dangles Ryder Cup carrot as race to Adare Manor begins
The race to next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland begins on Thursday at the Belfry in Warwickshire.

Can't hear you: Matthew Fitzpatrick of Sheffield motions to the boisterous fans after winning the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Fitzpatrick silences boisterous American crowd by beating Scheffler

Time to celebrate: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry of Team Europe celebrate after winning the Ryder Cup outright, beating the United States 15-13 (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Ryder Cup: Lowry's jig, Fitzpatrick's stare and Bradley's ineptitude

Matt Fitzpatrick of Team Europe ahead of his fourth Ryder Cup (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Ryder Cup: Matt Fitzpatrick made for foursomes like European captain Luke Donald

Matt Fitzpatrick of England during the recent BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth where he finished fifth (Picture: Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Matt Fitzpatrick on the key intervention by European captain Luke Donald

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 01: Matt Fitzpatrick of Team Europe lifts the Ryder Cup trophy following victory with 16 and a half to 11 and a half win following the Sunday singles matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on October 01, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates birthday with Ryder Cup call-up

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Ryder Cup hero Tommy Fleetwood hits Yorkshire golf fan on the head

Mixed emotions: Matt Fitzpatrick holds aloft the Ryder Cup with his team-mates but had hoped to contribute more in Rome. (Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Matt Fitzpatrick laments his 'embarrassing' Ryder Cup record

The roar: Tyrrell Hatton wears his emotions on his sleeve on the golf course and can be Europe's talisman in this Ryder Cup. (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Snarling Tyrell Hatton can be Europe's talisman at the Ryder Cup - Nick Westby

A watershed moment: Tony Jacklin says he can't walk past that rooftop at the Belfry without thinking back to the celebrations he enjoyed with the victorious European Ryder Cup team in 1985, including Seve Ballesteros (left) of Spain and Sam Torrance (centre) of Scotland (Picture: Simon Bruty/Allsport)

Tony Jacklin on The Concession, Concorde and Europe's chances in Rome

Yorkshire’s finest: Matthew Fitzpatrick competing in the European Masters at the weekend where he sealed a place on a third Ryder Cup team. (Jean-Christophe Bott)/Keystone via AP)

European Ryder Cup team is perfect blend of world's best and fresh faces

Matt Fitzpatrick of England and Alex Fitzpatrick of England walk on the 10th green during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana (Picture: Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick set the pace at Zurich Classic in New Orleans

Impression: Dan Bradbury of England en route to a 67 on day two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links Golf Course on January 20. (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Dan Bradbury on European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald's radar

Europe's Sergio Garcia celebrates a birdie with vice-captain Luke Donald and team-mate Rory McIlroy on their way to victory in Paris in 2018. Picture: David Davies/PA

Donald picked to replace Stenson as Europe's 2023 Ryder Cup captain

Lee Westwood: Named European Ryder Cup vice-captain. (Picture: PA)

Westwood's Ryder Cup story to continue even if he cannot play his way into team

Luke Donald has failed to qualify for US Open

Luke Donald slide continues as he misses US Open

After a poor couple of weeks - including the Ryder Cup - Lee Westwood has shown a return to form at the British Masters at The Grove. Picture: Adam Davy/PA.

Host Donald proves generous after missing Masters cut

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick during day one of the British Masters at Woburn Golf Club.

Sheffield rookie Fitzpatrick leads the way at British Masters

Sheffield's Danny Willett.

Nick Westby: Big five in danger of missing out from Clarke’s Hazeltine line-up

Luke Donald.

The Open: Return to form gives Luke Donald hope for St Andrews

TOP MAN: Danny Willett on his way to winning the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Picture: AP/Themba Hadebe.

Aggressive approach works wonders for Willett in Sun City
Having knocked loudly on the door to the winners’ enclosure in recent weeks, Danny Willett finally burst through in Sun City yesterday to make the perfect start to the 2015 season.
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Sheffield's Danny Willett has won the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.

Willett shines in Sun City

Yorkshire's Danny Willett is five shots off the lead at the halfway stage in South Africa.

Donald blazes trail as Willett stays in touch

Yorkshire golfer Simon Dyson. Picture: Getty Images.

Dyson picks himself up to set sights on Ryder Cup

Europe's Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley.

Nick Westby: Gallacher deserves Cup chance as time catches up with Westwood

Wales' Jamie Donaldson

Time for Donaldson to relax as he books his Cup spot for Gleneagles

Matt Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick drops out to keep on course

Henrik Stenson

Triumphant Stenson looks forward to rest after massive year

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick’s talent could open door on to many more fantastic rounds

Justin Rose, of England

Rose held his composure to end England’s long wait for a major

Luke Donald of England poses with his trophy

Donald is looking to end US Open trouble with aid of his short game

Danny Willett

Willett putting back to the test as he joins Ryder Cup stars
Danny Willett will put himself through the pain barrier this week in order to compete with Europe’s best at Wentworth.
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Nick Westby

Nick Westby: Only hours of practice can make you a natural-born sportsman

Billy Foster (left) with his old employer Lee Westwood. (Picture: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire).

Foster intends to get fully fit before bagging new employer

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Donald has no excuses as he is left battling to make cut

Luke Donald

Donald is warming up for tilt at the Masters

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Westwood believing life can begin with a major at 40

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Icing on the cake as McIlroy is awarded top European honour

McIlroy’s five-birdie run nets closing win worth £1.4m

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Warren and McIlroy back together after differing paths

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Willett shaping up nicely to challenge big guns – Walker

Poulter has become Europe’s talisman in Medinah

Europe’s brave fightback brings home Ryder Cup for Ballesteros

European top guns will look to lead the onslaught

‘Playing against crowd and USA makes winning more satisfying’

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McIlroy is looking to make grade with final test at Kiawah Island

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Woods stalking leader Snedeker to threaten weekend of drama

Finch finds time not on his side as he and Dyson both struggle

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Manassero eyes win to secure Open place

Simpson emerges to deny McDowell and Furyk at US Open

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World’s No. 1 golfer Donald and keeper James cited

Olympic challenge comes early as world’s top three join forces

Lure of a major is helping Dyson to battle way back

Nick Westby: Resurgent Woods set to provide stiff test of nerve for leading trio

California dreaming after Swedish victory

Victorious Donald treading in exalted footsteps

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McIlroy’s stark admission after embarrassing Wentworth exit

McIlroy pays penalty as Lawrie leads way at Wentworth

Donald’s envy of McIlroy’s major will drive him

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Dyson joins field chasing richest prize

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