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Nick Faldo and his merry men will be flying to the Ryder Cup in some style on Monday.

Captain Faldo and his team will fly onboard a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 to ensure they arrive in best possible shape to contest the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla GC, Kentucky, next week.

The Team will enjoy Virgin Atlantic’s award-winning Upper Class Suite, which includes the longest fully-flat bed in business class, and in-flight entertainment facilities.

They’ll also speed through the airline’s new Upper Class Wing at Heathrow’s Terminal 3, with its private security channel, before being pampered in the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. Before take-off, the players can enjoy a massage or haircut in the Cowshed Salon, or play pool and enjoy the Deli bar.

Richard Hills, European Ryder Cup Director, said: “We are delighted that one of the world’s biggest brands is again part of one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

“Virgin Atlantic’s excellent service will be a huge benefit to the European Team and Official Party which is sure to help make the 2008 Ryder Cup another great success.”

Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic Airways, said:“This is the second time that Virgin Atlantic has been chosen to carry the team, with the Ryder Cup and everyone at the airline wishes Nick and his colleagues the best of luck for the competition. I am sure they can do Europe proud and win again.”