The American Marshals and The Guardians of the Cup of Europe meet on the course ahead of the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Outside the ropes at the Ryder Cup, there's another Europe vs. United States rivalry. In the blue corner, there's the Guardians of the Cup - a bunch of university pals from Nottingham in England regaling the European team. In the red corner, there's the American Marshals - a group of friends from Minnesota wearing helmets with horns and backing the U.S. team. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)