Ryder Cup captains keen to reaffirm game's reputation

Next year's Ryder Cup will be all about reaffirming golf's reputation for fairness in the wake of the controversy over a non-conceded putt at the Solheim Cup, the US and European team captains said on Tuesday.

The Solheim Cup, which uses the same format as the Ryder Cup, was marred by a dispute over sportsmanship this month when European stalwart Suzann Pettersen refused to concede a short putt to her American rival.

The incident at the 17th hole denied the US a chance to square up the four-balls match and left players from both sides in tears.