LOOK! Ryder Cup 2021 - Team Europe size up Whistling Straits

Padraig Harrington and his men in good spirits ahead of Ryder Cup against Stricker's US

Published: September 22, 2021 17:03 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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Team Europe were oozing team spirit and good humour as they took to the course at Whistling Straits ahead of the Ryder Cup against the United States Image Credit: AFP

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Padraig Harrington's European side got their first taste of the challenging course ahead of the action against Steve Stricker's American team. Image Credit: AFP

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Bonding between the European players looked as strong as ever as Ian Poulter, Bernd Weisberger and Matt Fitzpatrick were seen laughing on the greens Image Credit: AFP

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The Whistling Straits course in Wisconsin is a bit treacherous in places Image Credit: AFP

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Even at first practice, there were crowds in the galleries to watch the European players in action Image Credit: AFP

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Tommy Fleetwood found one of the many bunkers around the course - he will not be the last Image Credit: AFP

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Harrington and his team of vice-captains were dotted around the course to keep an eye on their boys Image Credit: AFP

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Harrington himself was on hand to give advice to Tyrrell Hatton Image Credit: AFP

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The unity was clear to see as the team passed on tips to each other from tee to green Image Credit: AFP

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Shane Lowry and Jon Rahm were in good form and good mood Image Credit: AFP

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Even during the official photo, Team Europe were joking and laughing Image Credit: AFP

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