Reed rarin' to renew Ryder rivalries

With a flamboyant style and emotional boldness, Masters champion Patrick Reed promises to bring excitement to September's Ryder Cup and possibly the first US victory in Europe since 1993.

The 27-year-old Texan - nicknamed "Captain America" - had the audacity to put finger to mouth and shush European fans during a match in Scotland as a rookie in 2014. Two years ago, he waved his arms to implore chants of "USA! USA!" in an emotional Cup singles victory over Rory McIlroy at Hazeltine, Minnesota.

"It's such an honor. When it comes down to Ryder Cup, you are playing for your country," Reed said on Tuesday. "You have your teammates. It's a whole different beast."