Team Europe star's Donald Trump stance with US President ahead of Ryder Cup appearance

Team Europe star Justin Rose has said he would be happy to invite US President Donald Trump on stage if they overcome Team USA in the Ryder Cup. The White House chiefis expected to be in New York for the battle between the best of Europe and the best of America.

Trump's appearances at major sporting events across the pond have attracted all sorts of headlines. Many were left aghast when he inserted himself into Chelsea's celebrations when the Premier League side won the Club World Cup in the summer. Trump is a passionate golf fan who is expected to be at Bethpage Black when the Ryder Cup begins on Friday. His presence will inevitably draw its own headlines and bring its own noise in New York. However, Rose, who finished as runner-up to Rory McIlroy when the Northern Irishman won the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam, is more than comfortable with Trump being present.

At the media press conferences for the competition, Rose, when asked if he would want Trump to be on stage with Team Europe, replied: "A hundred percent, yeah. Would love the opportunity.

"I'm not sure he's going to want to be on the stage congratulating the team that sort of wins in his backyard, but listen, of course he's the President, ultimate respect, and that would be a great opportunity."

Team USA captain Keegan Bradley recently claimed Trump may be standing at the first tee when the competition begins on Friday. He said: "I'm just thrilled he's going to be here. I really look forward to what that first tee is going to be like with the president on the tee. It's going to be something everyone will remember for ever."

With his bright orange face, larger than life frame, bleach blonde hair and iconic blue suit with red tie, Trump will not be inconspicuous if he does stand by the first tee. Whether he watches from the first tee or indoors at Bethpage Black, Rose insists he and Team Europe will be ready for any other external noise caused by the President's presence.

The Englishman said: "He's going to bring certainly a lot of attention and patriotism to the event. I don't know what I'll say, but I don't think he's going to necessarily be on the tee box with us or roaming the course."

He added: "I think there will just be a lot of noise around it, but I'm not sure there will be the continued distraction of it. But again, I could be wrong, just based upon what I've heard, how they're going to handle his movements around the property.

"Listen, it's great for golf that he is engaged in the game and obviously he brings a lot of eyeballs with him. Fan-wise, I'm sure Friday afternoon will be certainly very intense and entertaining."

The first stroke of the Ryder Cup is expected to be hit at around 12.10pm on Friday (7.10am local time).