Ryder Cup 2012: Europe pen pix

Nicolas Colsaerts, Belgium Age: 29; Ryder Cups: 0; World rank: 35 First Belgian to represent Europe is statistically the longest hitter on either side at Medinah, averaging 318 yards per drive Luke Donald, England Age: 34; Ryder Cups: 3; World rank: 3 Closest thing to a Chicago native on either side, having lived there for 15 years. Never lost a Ryder Cup, missing Valhalla in 2008 Sergio García, Spain Age: 32; Ryder Cups: 5; World rank: 19 Raring to go after missing out in 2010; has never lost a foursomes match and loves Medinah after almost winning US PGA in 1999 Peter Hanson, Sweden Age: 34; Ryder Cups: 1; World rank: 25 Bubba Watson won but Hanson led Masters going into the final day this year; lost two of three matches on 2010 Ryder Cup debut Martin Kaymer, Germany Age: 27; Ryder Cups: 1; World rank: 32 Former world No1 bang out of form and lucky to make team. Won 2½ points at Celtic Manor before losing to Dustin Johnson in singles Paul Lawrie, Scotland Age: 43; Ryder Cups: 1; World rank: 28 Hasn't featured in a Ryder Cup since 1999. Also the oldest member of the European team by four years Graeme McDowell, N Ireland Age: 33; Ryder Cups: 2; World rank: 18 G-Mac sank winning putt at Celtic Manor in 2010, won the US Open the same year. Has a US girlfriend, interior designer Kristin Stape Rory McIlroy, N Ireland Age: 23; Ryder Cups: 1; World rank: 1 Having won US PGA, golden boy of golf has spent the week saying he doesn't mind "being targeted" or wearing a "bullseye on his back" Francesco Molinari, Italy Age: 30; Ryder Cups: 1; World rank: 31 First appearance was on winning European side in Wales two years ago; has sworn off Twitter for duration of 2012 event Ian Poulter, England Age: 36; Ryder Cups: 3; World rank: 26 Likely to attract ire of US crowds this weekend after saying Europeans needed to fist pump and go bananas every time they hole a putt Justin Rose , England Age: 32; Ryder Cups: 1; World rank: 5 Another who missed out last time around; has an impressive Ryder Cup record with three points from a possible four in losing team in 2008 Lee Westwood, Age: 29; Ryder Cups: 7; World rank: 4 Has won five of the seven Ryder Cups he's contested; last time in the States was accosted by US fan dressed as a ghost who yelled boo at him