Team Europe fans in fancy dress during the foursomes on Friday. Paul Childs/Reuters Farmingdale, New York —

There is no such thing as a polite golf clap at the Ryder Cup — the noise from the galleries can be deafening.

Unlike the typical calls for “quiet please” at any other tournament, players often tee off against a crescendo of noise and the fans show their appreciation with songs of praise; the atmosphere of this biennial event feels much more like a Premier League derby match than anything else.

“It really is an environment that you want to experience as a player,” said the European captain Luke Donald to CNN Sports. “I think these guys embrace that. They thrive in it. They’re looking forward to hearing the noise out there.”

The American fans prefer to chant, their favo

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