The United States and Europe will once again go head-to-head at the 2012 Ryder Cup, which takes place every two years periodically.  Although the Europeans were the ones to prevail in their last matchup in Wales, America will look to finish with a different outcome this time around on their home turf in Illinois on Friday.

While he has not yet been officially paired in the event, United States veteran Phil Mickelson spoke to reporters of the Telegraph on Wednesday about how the excitement surrounding the contest can vastly impact a player's performance.

"A lot of the guys that have been on the team, myself, Furyk, Stricker, Tiger, we've only won two Ryder Cups. We need that excitement, that energy that the rookies provide as much as they need a little bit of guidance as to what to expect for all of us to play our best golf."

The 2012 Ryder Cup will be taking place at the Medinah Country Club in Illinois.  View the full schedule and roster below.

DATE                                                     TIME                                      EVENT

Friday, Sept. 28                                     8:20 AM                                 First Tee Time (Foursomes)

Friday, Sept. 28                                     1:05 PM or 2:05 PM               First Tee Time (Fourballs)

Saturday, Sept. 29                                 8:20 AM                                 First Tee Time (Foursomes)

Saturday, Sept. 29                                 1:05 PM                                 First Tee Time (Fourballs)

Sunday, Sept. 30                                   12:03 PM - 2:04 PM               Singles Tee Times

TELEVISION COVERAGE

DATE                                                     TIME                                      NETWORK

Friday, Sept. 28                                     8:00 AM                                 ESPN

Friday, Sept. 28                                     8:00 AM                                 ESPN3 (Live Stream)

Saturday, Sept. 29                                 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM                 NBC

Sunday, Sept. 30                                   12:00 PM - 6:00 PM               NBC

ROSTER

TEAM USA                                             TEAM EUROPE

Capt.:  Davis Love III                              Capt.:  Jose Maria Olazabal

Keegan Bradley                                     Nicolas Colsaerts

Jason Dufner                                         Luke Donald

Jim Furyk                                               Sergia Garcia

Dustin Johnson                                      Peter Hanson

Zach Johnson                                        Martin Kaymer

Matt Kuchar                                           Paul Lawrie

Phil Mickelson                                       Graeme McDowell

Brandt Snedeker                                   Rory McIlroy

Webb Simpson                                      Francesco Molinari

Tiger Woods                                          Lee Westwood