38th Ryder Cup

Where: Newport, Wales

Course: Celtic Manor Resort, The Twenty Ten Course (7,378 yards, par 71)

Schedule: Four matches of fourballs (better ball) and foursomes (alternate shot) on Friday and Saturday, 12 singles matches on Sunday

TV: ESPN and NBC

Series: United States leads 25-10-2

Last time: The United States won 16 1/2-11 1/2 in 2008 at Valhalla in Kentucky for its first victory since 1999.

U.S. team (c-captain's pick): c-Stewart Cink, c-Rickie Fowler, Jim Furyk, Dustin Johnson, Zach Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan, Phil Mickelson, Jeff Overton, Steve Stricker, Bubba Watson, c-Tiger Woods. Captain: Corey Pavin.

Did you know? The United States hasn't won in Europe since 1993 at the Belfry.

What: Viking Classic in Madison, Miss.

Course: Annandale Golf Club (7,199 yards, par 72)

Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel)

Purse: $3.6 million (winner's share: $648,000)

What: Ensure Classic in Conover, N.C.

Course: Rock Barn Golf and Spa, Jones Course (7,090 yards, par 72)

Schedule (TV): Friday-Sunday (Golf Channel)

Purse: $1.75 million (winner's share: $262,500)

Defending champion: Jay Haas