The 44th Ryder Cup will get underway tomorrow - the latest edition of a sporting event that dates back to 1927 when it made its debut at the Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts.
First contested between Great Britain and Ireland and the USA, it was expanded to include European players in 1979 due to American dominance.
Originally scheduled for 2022, this year's event was pushed back a year after the previous competition was postponed to 2021 due to the global pandemic.
Europe will be hoping to win the cup back from the USA, who registered an impressive 19–9 victory in their home tournament at Whistling Straits.
Here are 15 quotes that show just how much is means to the players - even though they don't get paid a single penny to take part.
13. John Daly
"The only way I'll ever make the Ryder Cup team is when I become captain; then I can name myself to the team." | Getty Images
14. Tom Lehman
"I was way more nervous on the opening day of the Ryder Cup than the first round of any major. Every Ryder Cup match is like being in the last group on Sunday in a major." | Getty Images
15. Colin Montgomerie
"We are one of the closest-knit teams in international sport. It’s amazing how we play for each other.” | Getty Images