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Scheffler almost chips in! The World Number One has just lipped out and that one will settle any nerves - if Scottie experiences such things.

Hatton puts a nine iron onto the green - it's a lengthy putt but it's a chance.

Burns comes up just short - this rough is not to be messed with.

After the customary 'waheys' for the practice wings - total silence for the tee-shot as it should be.

Scottie finds the left rough - he didn't miss by much but it's thick stuff down there.

Rahm finds the short grass.

GAME ON!

It wasn't Luuuke - it was boos and they ring out again.

But there's a healthy smatter of USA! USA! as well.

Here we go................

What. A. Noise.

The Ole Ole Ole turns to a thunderous cheer. Hatton is fist-pumping already. Never a dull moment with these two.

An echo of Luuuuuuuke thunders around the first tee as the European skipper comes out.

And it's boos for for Zach Johnson - or is it more Luuuuuke? Hard to tell but it is loud.

That's home advantage, I suppose.

The sun is shining in Italy but for some of you the sun will not yet be up.

For those in Eastern Europe - why aren't you at work?

For those in Rome - get to the first tee!

For those on the West Coast of the U.S. - it's not quite bedtime yet, surely?

For those on the East Coast - well done for staying up!

The Molinari brothers are getting some big love on that first tee as the thunderclap gets started.

Not long now..............