Ryder Cup underway at Hazeltine

European captain Darren Clarke has named his strongest possible pairing to start their defence of golf's Ryder Cup this afternoon.

Olympic champion Justin Rose teams and Open winner Henrik Stenson are taking on USA pair Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed in the first of the foursomes at Hazeltine.

Rory McIlroy's playing alongside England's Andy Sullivan in the opening session – as they play Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler.

Meanwhile US captain Davis Love the Third expects the home crowd to have a big impact when the event starts at twenty five to two.

He expects it to be an exciting contest.