With Leonard, one of the two Montgomerie would like to avoid this week. Ryder Cup is the only event where he has wanted to throw up on the course.Jim FurykAge: 27. World No 21 Ryder Cup debutOdd-looking swing with large loop, but text-book in the last couple of feet before the impact Works for him, though Ranked alongside Faxon as a putter. Finished in the top six at each of the US Open, Open and US PGA.Phil MickelsonAge: 27. World No 8 2nd Ryder CupRecord W3 L0Highly talented and imaginative, especially in the short game department. Only unbeaten player two years ago at Oak Hill when making his debut.

Perfectly suited to match play golf, can always get out of trouble.Jeff MaggertAge: 33. World No 28 2nd Ryder CupRecord W2 L2Quiet man, but capable of low scores, as with his 65 in the final round of the US PGA to qualify. Involved in the four-way battle on the last day of the US Open at Congressional, but was the first to fall away.Mark O’MearaAge: 40. World No 9 4th Ryder CupRecord W2 L5 H1A worker, never gives up, short game refined through practice and experience. Won the Lancome Trophy, without playing at his best, two weeks ago Friend and guiding hand of .Scott HochAge: 41 World No 14 Ryder Cup debutOldest rookie in town.

Would have played before if he had holed a short putt to beat Faldo at first play-off hole at 1989 Masters. Good job the match is not at St Andrews, where he skipped the 1995 Open and ripped the Old Course apart.Brad FaxonAge: 36. World No 16 2nd Ryder CupRecord W1 L2Missed a crucial putt to lose to David Gilford last time, but put it out of his mind quickly Now rated one of the best putters in the world. Driving can be suspect and, off form, could rattle around the cork trees.Lee JanzenAge: 33.