They were brothers in arms at Celtic Manor in 2010, joining forces to help a European team captained by Colin Montgomerie win the Ryder Cup. At the time, Francesco Molinari was almost in the shadow of his older brother. Having already won the Scottish Open earlier in the year at Loch Lomond, Edoardo secured a wildcard in sensational style by also claiming victory in the final qualifying event, the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.