Garcia provides Europe's heartbeat

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Now the 28-year-old aims to inflict further pain on a nation facing the distinct possibility of a fourth successive defeat at the hands of Europe.

"Obviously Sergio is one of the most passionate players that Europe has ever had," United States captain Paul Azinger says. "He's along the lines of a Seve (Ballesteros) or (Colin) Montgomerie or Darren Clarke. There's a lot of passion - I just feel like he elevates somehow."

He added: "He putts different. He putts better. I don't know - ask him why he makes so many putts."

Europe captain Nick Faldo is thrilled to have the Spaniard in his line-up, not just because of how he has played in past matches, but because of how he has watched him play this season.

"Sergio has really changed this year," he commented. "He's matured at the speed of light.

"For me the moment came when he three-putted the 17th hole on day three of The Players from like 10 feet. You can imagine the old Sergio - either he wouldn't have made it to the 18th tee in one piece or his clubs wouldn't.

"He has so much more patience. I believe he's recognised that the more patient he stays the better his performance is.

"But this week passion really comes into it and he brings a lot of it to the team.

"When you see Sergio you see Seve. They love this event. Obviously match play is different and he gets fired up. And he's great off the golf course. He is a key member to the team."