Parry won the Vivendi Trophy the week before the Ryder Cup and has continued that form in Scotland.

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The speculation is that McIlroy could be paired with compatriot Graeme McDowell next week after their successful partnership at the Vivendi Trophy last September.

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Previously known as the Seve Trophy the Vivendi Trophy was created by Spanish golf legend Severiano Ballesteros intended to give European players a chance to hone their match-play skills in preparation for the Ryder Cup.

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