Network glitch' leaves NatWest and RBS customers stranded as they are frozen out of 62,000 cash machines
NatWest and RBS customers left unable to withdraw cash from ATMs
Issue started at 10.40am but banking group says it should now be fixed
Glitch meant customers could only withdraw from NatWest or RBS ATMs
NatWest
and Royal Bank of Scotland customers have taken to Twitter to vent
their frustration after being left unable to withdraw cash from ATMs
today.
Users
bombarded the online help service with questions after being given a
message reading 'service unavailable' at cash points.
A
spokesman for the RBS Group, which owns NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank,
says the issue started at around 10.40am and lasted for three hours, but
should now be fixed.
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NatWest and RBS customers have
reported being unable to withdraw cash from ATMs this afternoon,
although the banks say cards should work in their own machines
The
spokesman said: 'Between around 10.40am and 13.15pm today, some of our
customers were unable to use other banks' ATMs. This has now been
resolved.
'Throughout this time customers were able to use RBS, NatWest and Ulster bank ATMs. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.'
The issue affected the Link network which connects around 65,000 cash machines in the UK.
Around 3,000 of those are likely to have been NatWest machines, meaning customers were locked out of around 62,000 ATMs.
Twitter
user Lyndsey White messaged NatWest saying: 'I'm in hospital with my
son who really sick and I can't even use my card, thanks a lot I will
definitely be changing banks.'
Adam
Redman added: '"Natwest customers can't withdraw cash from cash
machines." How many times is this going to happen! Need to change my
bank.'
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The new problem is just the latest in a
series of IT meltdowns for the RBS Group, stretching back to 2012 when
customers were left unable to use their accounts for three days
The
latest meltdown echoes the infamous 'cyber Monday' crash in December
last year, when customers were unable to use their cards on one of the
busiest shopping days of the year.
Another
technical fault hit the RBS Group, which owns RBS, NatWest and Ulster
Bank, in 2012 meaning payments were not registered for three days.
The
then-boss of the group, Stephen Hester, said a failed software update
was to blame for the glitch which left people unable to pay bills.
He's over the Cloon! Happy George laughs and jokes with
photographers as he spends final hours as a single man with Cindy
Crawford and rumoured best man Rande Gerber
The actor spent his final night as a single man downing tequila shots and vintage red wine with his groomsmen at his stag party
The wedding party dined at the exclusive five-star Belmond Cipriani Hotel on the nearby island of Giudecci
Celebrity guests including Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and Cindy Craword have joined the couple in Venice
George Clooney looked typically serene on Saturday morning as he prepares to exchange vows with fiancee Amal Alamuddin.
Sporting
a wide grin, George, 53, was in high spirits during an al fresco
breakfast outside the Belmond Hotel Cipriani on Saturday morning ahead
of his imminent marriage to human rights lawyer Amal.
The
greying actor was joined by supermodel Cindy Crawford, 48, and her
husband, 52-year-old businessman Rande Gerber after a boozy stag do the
night before.
He's over the Cloon: George was in high spirits as he enjoyed his finals hours as a single man in Venice on Saturday morning
George was seen laughing and smiling with his companions before he began to speak with a photographer nearby.
Trouble in paradise! Lauren Pope confronts TOWIE beau Lewis Bloor
over cheating rumours as blossoming romance turns sour in Ibiza
Their
romance appeared to be cemented as the twelfth series credits rolled on
the final episode of TOWIE, but there was trouble in paradise for
lovebirds Lauren Pope and Lewis Bloor as filming for the new series
commenced in Ibiza this week.
The
couple are currently enjoying a prolonged stay on the Balearic party
island while they shoot a series of tropical scenes for the forthcoming
13th instalment in the popular constructed reality show with their
cast-mates.
And
with the picturesque scene set, 31-year-old Lauren was seen confronting
her hunky beau on the veranda of Ibiza Town hotel Es Vive on Tuesday
afternoon.
Trouble in paradise: Lewis Bloor has
some explaining to do as girlfriend Lauren Pope confronts him over
cheating allegations in Ibiza
As
cameras rolled the busty TV personality looked less than pleased as she
rounded on Lewis, 24, over allegations of cheating – after he greeted
her with a cordial kiss on the cheek.
Sporting
a stylish cream minidress Lauren looked tanned and toned during an
earnest face-off with her boyfriend while they idled at the hotel’s
outdoor bar.
The
fledgling fashion designer completed a rather seasonal look with
strappy peep-toe heels, while tinted Aviator sunglasses rounded things
off.
Watch out
Lewis: Lauren cuts a stylish figure in a cream minidress and peep toe
heels as she approached the railing, where her boyfriend waited for an
earnest face-off
Ryder Cup 2014: United States reduce Europe's lead to one point
Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter grabbed a vital half to keep Europe in
front 6½-5½ after a strong United States fightback in the Saturday
morning fourballs at Gleneagles.
The European duo pegged back Rickie Fowler and Jimmy
Walker on the final green to prevent America drawing level following two
earlier wins.
Jim Furyk and Hunter Mahan beat Jamie Donaldson and Lee
Westwood 4&3, and Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth defeated Thomas
Bjorn and Martin Kaymer 5&3 as the USA threatened to dominate.
Saturday's foursomes (Europe first)
Justin Rose & Henrik Stenson won 5&4 v Bubba Watson & Webb Simpson
Thomas Bjorn & Martin Kaymer A/S Rickie Fowler & Jimmy Walker
Stephen Gallacher & Ian Poulter lost 5&4 to Jordan Spieth & Patrick Reed
Rory McIlroy & Ian Poulter halved Jimmy Walker & Rickie Fowler
Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson won their third straight
point in a thrilling opening match with a 3&2 win against Bubba
Watson and Matt Kuchar, but it required some Poulter magic to turn
around the final group.
The Englishman, Europe's top points scorer in the last
three Ryder Cups, was out of sorts alongside world number one McIlroy,
who largely carried his side in a tight battle against Walker and
Fowler.
The Americans, who had halved both of their previous
matches, went one up for the first time at the 13th, but Poulter revived
memories of his fist-pumping and eye-bulging of two years ago with a
chip-in for a crucial half on the 15th and a birdie on the 16th to get
back to all-square.
Ryder Cup 2014: Rickie Fowler & Ian Poulter in day's best shots
Still level going up the last, both Europeans secured a
birdie four leaving Fowler a 20ft eagle putt for the match, which he
missed.
"I made a couple of quick birdies to start the match
off, which was great, and then fell asleep in the middle," said Poulter.
Leading 5-3 overnight,
Europe struck the first blow on Saturday when Rose and Stenson set a
new Ryder Cup record for a fourball match of 12 under in their
thrilling win over Masters champion Watson and Kuchar. The 21 under
collectively for both sides was another record and was testament to the
quality of play.
Europe trailed by two after six but Stenson's birdie on
seven - and a long Rose birdie putt on eight sparked Europe's
renaissance. The Englishman holed a putt from off the green on the 10th
for a good half, and when Stenson dropped a curling 20-footer on the
12th, the Europeans took the lead for the first time.
Saturday's fourballs (Europe first)
Jamie Donaldson & Lee Westwood v Zach Johnson & Matt Kuchar
Sergio Garcia & Rory McIlroy v Jim Furyk & Hunter Mahan
Martin Kaymer & Justin Rose v Jordan Spieth & Patrick Reed
Victor Dubuisson & Graeme McDowell v Jimmy Walker & Ricky Fowler
Rose added another to win the 13th and sealed an
absorbing match with a further birdie on 16, but the scoreboard was all
red behind.
"From start to finish, we played well and they played
well but it's unheard of to finish with 10 birdies in a row," said Rose,
who sunk a series of improbable putts to take his overall Ryder Cup
record to an impressive nine wins and three defeats.
"I was forcing myself to stay in the zone, it's so hard
to come by when it gets like that and you just don't want to burst your
bubble."
"It was it was one-half Stenson, one-and-a-half part
Rose," said Stenson, who was given a break for the afternoon to rest his
sore back.
"Justin played phenomenally all week, and luckily I was there to back him up on a couple of occasions."
Ryder Cup 2014: Justin Rose sinks 'superb' double birdies
Furyk and Mahan went ahead at the first and never let
the Europeans - who combined for a point on Donaldson's debut on Friday -
get back to as much as level.
Spieth and Reed, upset at being left out of the Friday
foursomes, followed up their opening 5&4 win with another resounding
effort against Danish veteran Bjorn and US Open champion Kaymer of
Germany.
"We're both such good mid-to-long range putters that
all we need to do is give ourselves chances and they're going to go in.
We were a little upset at not making certain putts but ultimately our
mental game kept us in the game early and then we warmed up," said
Spieth.
But in a third finish on the 18th for McIlroy, the Europeans dug out a vital half point to stem the American tide.
2014 Ryder Cup on the BBC
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Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth have won both matches in their first Ryder Cup
Ian Poulter hit four birdies during the defeat to Jimmy Walker and Rickie Fowler
Justin Rose hit seven birdies during his morning win with Henrik Stenson
Jim Furyk and Hunter Mahan lost the one match they played each on Friday
Rafael Nadal to make return from injury in China Open next week
Rafael Nadal will make his return to action in next week's China
Open after recovering from the wrist injury that has sidelined him since
Wimbledon.
The Spanish 14-time Grand Slam champion injured his right wrist while practising in Mallorca in late July and was forced to
miss the US Open.
Seeded second, he will face France's Richard Gasquet in the first round.
Nick Kyrgios's match-winning moment against Rafael Nadal
"I feel much better, I am in good shape. I am trying to forget the wrist," said 28-year-old Nadal.
"Every time when I come back after an injury I have an extra motivation."
Nadal's last competitive match was a
fourth-round defeat
by Australian Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon.
Although the wrist is not 100% healed, he said "the injury is not limiting" his ability to compete.
He added: "I just feel the wrist a little bit when I am starting, when I start to play every day, but then it disappears."
World number one Novak Djokovic is top seed in Beijing where Britain's Andy Murray will also compete.
The tournament begins on Monday
Northampton extended their Premiership dominance over Bath to seven wins with a tense victory at Franklin's Gardens.
Bath were a man and a penalty try down early on after
Luke Arscott's yellow card, with Calum Clark's try and a Stephen Myler
penalty putting Saints 17-10 up at the break.
George Ford converted a Dave Wilson try and added a penalty for Bath.
Christian Day and George Pisi tries put Saints in control before Olly Woodburn and Nick Auterac hit back for Bath.
Northampton hung on for victory, with the TMO denying
the visitors a fourth try two minutes from time, Saints captain Dylan
Hartley appearing to get his body in the way as Bath looked to ground a
potential leveller.
Saints v Bath
Bath's last Premiership triumph against Northampton came in February 2011.
It was Bath's first of the season and came a week after they thrashed
Leicester Tigers 45-0.
Ben Foden helped create Northampton's first score, bursting clear with an impressive run.
The ball was eventually worked wide, where Arscott
intervened to deliberately knock the ball down from a offside position
to concede the penalty try as Kahn Fotuali'i looked to put Myler
through.
Saints took advantage while Arscott was in the sin bin,
with Pisi stumbling through a number of attempted tackles before the
play was shifted left to Clark, who crossed unchallenged.
Prop Wilson hit back for Bath on 20 minutes, getting on the end of a Ford pass to power his way over the line.
Ford added the extras and then traded penalties with
Myler, who kicked three from four to put Northampton seven points up at
the interval.
Foden put Day over for the hosts' third try inside five
minutes of the restart, with the lock bouncing off a tackle and over
the line.
Pisi showed great strength to secure Northampton's
bonus point and finish off a flowing move, originating with Foden, going
through Luther Burrell and then on to his fellow centre. Myler added
his fourth conversion to make it 31-10.
Some poor defending and a neat pass from Gavin Henson
found Woodburn to spark Bath's revival, with Auterac coming off the
bench to also touch down as Ford added both conversions to give the
visitors hope.
But Bath could not force a draw, with some frantic
defending by the champions proving enough to secure their third win of
the season.
Northampton Saints:
Foden; K Pisi, G Pisi, Burrell, North; Myler, Fotuali'i;
Corbisiero, Hartley (capt), Ma'afu; Craig, Day; Clark, Fisher, Manoa.
Replacements:
McMillan, A Waller, Denman, Harrison, Dowson, Dickson, Hooley, Wilson.
Bath:
Arscott; Rokoduguni, Joseph, Eastmond, Woodburn; Ford, Cook; James,
Webber, Wilson; Hooper (capt), Attwood; Fa'osiliva, Mercer, Houston.
Replacements:
Dunn, Auterac, Thomas, Day, Ewels, Stringer, Henson, Devoto.
Sin bin:
Arscott (8).
Attendance:
14,000
Referee:
Tim Wigglesworth (RFU)
Phil Jagielka's spectacular injury-time equaliser earned Everton an
unlikely Premier League point in the 223rd Merseyside derby.
It had appeared Steven Gerrard's superb second-half
free-kick would give Liverpool victory until Jagielka's scorching,
swerving shot into the top corner from 30 yards stunned the home fans.
A draw will be a huge disappointment for Liverpool, who
had come into the game desperate to kick-start their season after a
sluggish beginning following their summer spending spree.
Liverpool 1-1 Everton: Jagielka strike was special - Martinez
But the Reds' recent problems in finding the net again
proved costly, with their failure to take their chances leaving them
with one point from a game where they will feel they deserved all three,
and just one win from their last five league matches.
Everton have also been in lacklustre form but, although
they have still not won at Anfield for 15 years, a draw and their
resolute defensive display represents a decent return on the day.
Match facts from Anfield
Mario Balotelli had more shots than Everton, 10 to the Toffees' seven
Steven Gerrard is the top scorer in Premier League Merseyside derbies with nine
Liverpool are unbeaten in the last 16 Merseyside derbies at Anfield with seven wins and nine draws
Despite the Merseyside derby having produced more red cards
(20) than any other Premier League game, the last seven in all
competitions have not featured any
The game began in typical derby fashion with a flurry
of early incidents, starting with Gareth Barry's booking for taking out
Liverpool's Adam Lallana inside the first 45 seconds.
There could have been an early penalty at either end,
firstly when Alberto Moreno tugged back Everton striker Romelu Lukaku
and then when Raheem Sterling's shot hit Barry's hand.
Romelu Lukaku had an early penalty appeal turned down after being brought down by Alberto Moreno
But, in a week where there have already been 31
spot-kicks at Anfield - in the Reds' Capital One Cup win over
Middlesbrough - referee Martin Atkinson chose not to add to that tally.
As well as fouls and misplaced passes, there were plenty of chances for the crowd to get excited about too.
Most of them went to Liverpool but, in the continued
absence of injured striker Daniel Sturridge, who cut a frustrated figure
in the stands, the Reds again struggled to create clear-cut openings.
Toffees keeper Tim Howard still had to be at his best
to turn away Lallana's header from Gerrard's corner, and the American
also punched away stinging efforts from Jordan Henderson and Sterling.
Liverpool 1-1 Everton: Brendan Rodgers 'frustrated' by derby draw
But Everton's leaky back-line, which had conceded 13
goals in the first five league games of the season, largely succeeded in
keeping Mario Balotelli and the rest of the Liverpool attack at arms'
length.
The pattern continued into the second half, with Liverpool having the better openings but unable to make the breakthrough.
It would fall to Gerrard, criticised for his
performance in last week's defeat by West Ham, to change that in the
65th minute after Leighton Baines fouled Balotelli on the edge of the
box.
Gerrard curled his free-kick over the wall and beyond Howard, who got a hand to the ball but could not keep it out.
Balotelli should have made it 2-0 soon after but hit
the bar from Sterling's cross and, after sending another shot bouncing
wide, his wait for a first league goal for Liverpool goes on.
It did not appear those misses would matter, such was the lack of threat the Toffees were posing.
But Jagielka had the last word in dramatic fashion,
thundering home an unstoppable shot after a headed clearance from a
corner fell to him on the half-volley well outside the area, and his
10th goal in Everton colours will be by far the most memorable he has
scored.
Daniel Sturridge was not in Liverpool's match-day squad after failing to recover from a thigh injury
Everton's Kevin Mirallas lasted just 29 minutes before going off with what looked like a hamstring injury.
Steven Gerrard's free-kick was his ninth goal in Merseyside derbies
Mario Balotelli is still looking for his first Premier league goal for Liverpool after hitting the bar
Full Time Second Half ends, Liverpool 1, Everton 1.
90:00 +3:21
Attempt missed. Gareth Barry (Everton) right footed shot from the
right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right.
Assisted by Leighton Baines following a set piece situation. 90:00 +2:26 Booking
Booking Alberto Moreno (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90:00 +2:21 Romelu Lukaku (Everton) wins a free kick on the right wing. 90:00 +2:21 Foul by Alberto Moreno (Liverpool). 90:00 +1:00 Goal scored
Goal! Goal! Liverpool 1, Everton 1. Phil Jagielka (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner.
88:56 Corner, Everton. Conceded by Steven Gerrard. 87:36 Substitution
Substitution Substitution, Liverpool. Rickie Lambert replaces Mario Balotelli.
85:45
Attempt missed. Aiden McGeady (Everton) right footed shot from
outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Leighton Baines. 82:32 Foul by Leighton Baines (Everton). 82:32 Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing. 80:51 Attempt missed. Samuel Eto'o (Everton) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Aiden McGeady. 79:53
Attempt missed. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from
outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Simon Mignolet. 79:36 Substitution
Substitution Substitution, Everton. Samuel Eto'o replaces Muhamed Besic.
78:50 Foul by Muhamed Besic (Everton). 78:50 Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 76:53 Foul by Gareth Barry (Everton). 76:53 Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 73:04
Attempt missed. James McCarthy (Everton) right footed shot from
outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Phil Jagielka
Edin Dzeko scores twice after Sergio Aguero opener
Eliaquim Mangala scores own goal and concedes penalty
Sub Frank Lampard grabs his fourth goal in a week
Hull winless since opening day
Two goals from Edin Dzeko ensured champions Manchester City overcame a resilient Hull City.
The visitors had taken a two-goal lead after Sergio Aguero's volley and a Dzeko strike from long range.
But Eliaquim Mangala headed into his own net, then conceded a penalty, from which Abel Hernandez made it 2-2.
However, Dzeko struck again from close range, then substitute Frank Lampard hit his fourth goal in a week to secure the win.
Sergio Aguero was back for City after missing Wednesday's Capital One Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday
Last season at the KC Stadium, City overcame the early sending off of Vincent Kompany to
record a defiant 2-0 victory.
They made a much better start this time, taking the lead after just seven minutes with a goal made in Argentina.
Pablo Zabaleta, back from a one-game suspension, did
well to direct a header toward compatriot Aguero, who swivelled before
firing a clinical volley past an exposed McGregor.
With the Tigers struggling to get out of their own
half, Dzeko made it two when he picked up David Silva's pass, cut inside
and curled a fine effort into the far corner from the edge of the box.
However, with the visitors appearing to be strolling to
victory, Bruce's men found a way back in with a goal from nowhere when
Mangala unwittingly powered Liam Rosenior's cross past a stunned Willy
Caballero, who was making his first Premier League start in place of the
benched Joe Hart.
Joe Hart was dropped last November but won his place back from Costel Pantilimon
After half an hour they were level, and again it was
down in no small part to Mangala, who this time went studs up into the
chest of Hernandez in the area.
Referee Anthony Taylor, positioned feet away, pointed to the spot and Hernandez coolly sent Caballero the wrong way.
With a yellow card, a conceded penalty and an own goal inside the 32 minutes, it was turning into a bad day for City's
£32m signing from Porto.
His mistakes did not prove too costly, however, as
Dzeko latched onto Silva's pass before rolling a precise left-foot
finish beyond McGregor on 68 minutes.
Caballero beat away a Gaston Ramirez shot and Tom
Huddlestone had an effort deflected over, but substitute Lampard sealed
it with his fourth goal in a week, sidefooting home Zabaleta's cross.
Abel Hernandez looked to the heavens after scoring his penalty
City had gone three league games without a win
following a shock loss to Stoke and draws with Arsenal and Chelsea.
However, despite this win there will be plenty for manager Manuel
Pellegrini to ponder on the journey back over the Pennines.
Former Manchester United defender Bruce will be
delighted with the fightback but his side remain without a Premier
League win since their
opening day victory over QPR. Hull City manager Steve Bruce:
"They nearly blew us away in the first 10 minutes. Maybe we showed
them too much respect. We were brave or stupid to play two up top. I
thought 'we're at home let's give it a go'.
"We've conceded four and not done that badly. Sometimes
you have to hold your hand up and say you have been beaten by the
better team. We were brave and it nearly came off."
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini:
"We were very unlucky with two individual mistakes. These things
can happen. He [Mangala] was very unlucky with the own goal and after
that he arrived late for penalty but we continue to trust him because he
is a very good player who had very bad luck.
"It was very important to win three points here because we cannot allow to drop any more points on Chelsea."
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Frank Lampard's late strike came after a goal against Chelsea and two against Sheffield Wednesday
Sergio Aguero was substituted ahead of next week's Champions League clash with Roma
Hull fans arrived to find black and amber fans under their seats
Dzeko signed a new four-year deal at Manchester City in August
Goal!
Goal! Hull City 2, Manchester City 4. Frank Lampard (Manchester
City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the
goal. Assisted by Pablo Zabaleta.
85:37 Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Vincent Kompany. 85:35 Attempt blocked. Tom Huddlestone (Hull City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hatem Ben Arfa. 85:06
Attempt saved. Gastón RamÃrez (Hull City) left footed shot from the
centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by
Robbie Brady with a cross. 83:57 Booking
Booking Gaël Clichy (Manchester City) is shown the yellow card.
82:05 Substitution
Substitution Substitution, Hull City. Robbie Brady replaces Andrew Robertson.
78:20
Attempt missed. James Milner (Manchester City) left footed shot from
the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Pablo Zabaleta with a
cross. 77:18 Substitution
Substitution Substitution, Manchester City. MartÃn Demichelis replaces David Silva.
76:20 Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the right wing. 76:20 Foul by Tom Huddlestone (Hull City). 75:44 Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Gastón RamÃrez
Singles at 12-minute intervals from 11:36 until 13:48
Friday
Afternoon foursomes results
Europe
Score
USA
Donaldson & Westwood
Europe win 2UP
Furyk & Kuchar
Rose & Stenson
Europe win 2&1
Mahan & Johnson
McIlroy & Garcia
A/S
Walker & Fowler
Dubuisson & McDowell
Europe win 3&2
Mickelson & Bradley
5
Overall
3
3½
Session
½
Morning fourballs results
Europe
Score
USA
Rose & Stenson
Europe win 5&4
Watson & Simpson
Bjorn & Kaymer
A/S
Fowler & Walker
Gallacher & Poulter
USA win 5&4
Spieth & Reed
Garcia & McIlroy
USA win 1UP
Bradley & Mickelson
1½
Overall
2½
1½
Session
2½
Coverage
Ryder Cup 2014 on the BBC
Saturday: BBC Radio 5 live 08:30-18:30. Highlights: 20:30-22:30 BBC Two
Sunday: BBC Radio 5 live 11:00-18:30. Highlights: 19:30-21:30 BBC Two
Live text & radio commentary, and video highlights, of all three days available on the BBC Sport website.
Squads
Europe
Name
Age
Country
Points rank (Eur)
Points rank (World)
World rank
Apps
Paul McGinley (cap)
47
Ireland
-
-
-
-
Rory McIlroy
25
Northern Ireland
1
1
1
3rd
Henrik Stenson
38
Sweden
2
2
5
3rd
Sergio Garcia
34
Spain
5
3
3
7th
Justin Rose
34
England
7
4
6
3rd
Martin Kaymer
29
Germany
8
5
12
3rd
Thomas Bjorn
43
Denmark
6
6
30
3rd
Victor Dubuisson
24
France
2
7
23
1st
Jamie Donaldson
38
Wales
4
8
25
1st
Graeme McDowell
35
Northern Ireland
12
9
18
4th
Stephen Gallacher +
39
Scotland
11
10
34
1st
Ian Poulter +
38
England
9
12
38
5th
Lee Westwood +
41
England
19
16
44
9th
+ = captain's pick Apps = Appearances at a Ryder Cup USA
Name
Age
Points rank
World rank
Apps
Tom Watson (cap)
65
-
-
-
Bubba Watson
35
1
7
3rd
Rickie Fowler
25
2
10
2nd
Jim Furyk
44
3
4
9th
Jimmy Walker
35
4
19
1st
Phil Mickelson
44
5
11
10th
Matt Kuchar
36
6
9
3rd
Jordan Spieth
21
7
13
1st
Patrick Reed
24
8
27
1st
Zach Johnson
38
9
16
4th
Keegan Bradley +
28
13
26
2nd
Webb Simpson +
29
15
33
2nd
Hunter Mahan +
32
25
21
3rd
+ = captain's pick Apps = Appearances at a Ryder Cup
Ryder Cup explained
• Matchplay scoring is used. Each hole is played in isolation, with the player or pair taking fewest shots winning that hole
• Foursomes will be played on the Friday and Saturday
afternoons. Here, the players take alternate shots with just the one
ball per pair
• Fourballs will be played on Friday and Saturday
mornings. Teams send out pairs of players out against each other. There
are four balls in play at once - one for each player - with the lowest
score winning the hole
• On Sunday, 12 singles matches are played, with players head-to-head in solo contests
• One point is awarded for a match victory and
half-a-point for a tie with a total of 28 available. Europe, as
defending champions, need 14 points to retain the Ryder Cup; the USA
need 14½ points to win the match and regain the trophy.
