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Fri 09 Sep 2006Big guns come out blasting
Ryder CupPhilip Reid on how Harrington and Monty aim to plug America's best in the opening match
Finally, belatedly, the Ryder Cup gets an Irish airing. And, in truth, the wait for The K Club to play host to the 36th edition of the most white-knuckle ride in team golf has been worth it, as Europe - seeking to retain the trophy and searching for an unprecedented third successive win - go head-to-head with the United States, a wounded giant attempting to re-establish itself as the most powerful force in the game.
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