Harrington and McGinley together for foursomes
Paul McGinley will be linked up with close friend Padraig Harrington as the Irish golfers take on Chad Campbell and Zach Johnson in this afternoon's Ryder Cup foursomes at the K Club.
Ian Woosnam sprang a surprise for the afternoon when he paired Colin Montgomerie and Lee Westwood.
All four Europeans who sat out the fourballs were brought into the action.
Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia were reunited from two years ago. David Howell was Henrik Stenson’s partner for the Swede’s cup debut.
American captain Tom Lehman kept two of his players – Scott Verplank and Vaughn Taylor – on the sidelines. Chad Campbell and Zach Johnson were called upon for the top game against Harrington and McGinley.
The clash of the giants this time was Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk against Garcia and Donald, who won both their games together in 2004.
Tee-off times in the opening day foursomes (Europe names first):
1.30pm: Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley v Chad Campbell and Zach Johnson
1.45pm: David Howell and Henrik Stenson v Stewart Cink and David Toms
2pm: Lee Westwood and Colin Montgomerie v Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco
2.15pm Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia v Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk
