WISCONSIN (AFP) - An American squad featuring nine of the world's 11 top-ranked golfers tries to reclaim the Ryder Cup from Europe this weekend, aided by 40,000 loud supporters and a home course edge.

The European side, however, has won nine of the past 12 editions of the biennial team matches, including three of the past six on United States soil, and brings an experienced lineup to face a US team with six rookies on its 12-man roster.