FARMINGDALE, New York :Europe's Ryder Cup team have launched a charm offensive in New York's hostile territory before the match-play competition kicks off on Friday, sporting wide smiles as they signed autographs for eager American fans at Bethpage Black.

No away team has lifted the trophy since the Europeans' "Miracle at Medinah," when they won the 2012 edition in dramatic fashion in Illinois, with Ryder Cup home advantage clear.

But the grinning European players sought to get whatever support they could on Tuesday, interacting with the home fans as they worked through their early practice session at the notoriously tricky Bethpage Black Course.

"We're the visitors," said captain Luke Donald. "We have a bunch of really solid guys with good values. They're out there to be entertaining.

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