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USA out to end 30-year slump in Europe

ROME: United States captain Zach Johnson said he is 'extremely confident' in his team ahead of the start of their bid to end a 30-year wait to win the Ryder Cup on European soil against a home team in 'transition.'

The 44th edition of the event gets under way on Friday morning when world number one Scottie Scheffler and his American teammate Sam Burns play in the opening foursomes match against Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.