Europe's golfers said Thursday they are prepared for taunts and insults from American hecklers and the appearance of US President Donald Trump when the 45th Ryder Cup tees off Friday.

Ireland's Shane Lowry, the 2019 British Open champion, says it's important not to allow a hostile crowd at Bethpage Black to become a distraction.

"It's important not to give the crowd too much to cling onto but it's also important to be yourself. If my emotions do come out, it will be a good thing in certain ways," the 38-year-old Irishman said.

"I feel like I'm ready to deal with anything that's given to me over the next few days. I'm looking forward to it. You have to be yourself, do your own thing, try and use it as best you can, allow it to help you as opposed to let it hinder you."

England's Tyrrell

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