Ryder Cup: Arnold Palmer has confirmed he will attend next month's Ryder Cup at The K Club, played over the course he designed.

The American great turns 77 on September 10th, but will travel to Ireland for the Europe versus United States clash a fortnight later.

"I am very much looking forward to watching the matches and seeing how the players respond to competing on what I consider one of my best golf courses," said Palmer.

Palmer's record in the Ryder Cup is one of the most distinguished in the history of the event. In six appearances starting in 1961 and ending in 1973 Palmer was on the winning team each time, playing in 32 matches and winning 22, the most by an American player.

"I still get all choked up now thinking about how much I enjoyed it, how much fun I had playing and how I enjoyed winning for my country," he said.