Europe to lead off with Rose and rookie Rahm in bid for Ryder Cup greatness

Thomas Bjørn chooses Justin Rose and Jon Rahm as his opening pair on what could be the toughest venue in history

“Victory belongs to the most persevering.” Napoleon did not have a golfing joust of Europe and the USA in mind when conjuring up pearls of wisdom, but the sentiment feels wholly appropriate as France prepares to stage a historic sporting moment.

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