Aberdeen Standard Investments presents the first episode from the behind-the-scenes Ryder Cup series, as Anna Whiteley takes us on an exclusive tour of the European Locker room and team areas at Le Golf National.

So often a solitary, individual game, each and every two years The Ryder Cup provides the greatest golfers in the world the opportunity to compete in a team environment in an event which always brings out the best in camaraderie, passion and brotherhood.

The beating heart of the European squad all week will, as ever, be the Locker Room.

Here’s your chance to take a look inside Team Europe's sanctuary before things get under way.

Whether it be a stirring speech delivered by Captain Thomas Bjorn or the kind of tactical discussions only months of planning could provide, this is where the final preparations will take place.

This behind-the-scenes tour of the locker room offers a chance to experience everything the players will find waiting for them, from equipment to inspirational quotes and pictures. There's no doubt this is one of the most important rooms of the whole week.

All week we are collaborating with Worldwide Partner of the Ryder Cup, Aberdeen Standard Investments, to bring you the best of the behind the scenes action from Le Golf National.

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