2012 Ryder Cup captains Davis Love III and José María Olazábal took part in a one-of-a-kind event, the 'Ryder Cup Captains' Charity Golf Shot' in downtown Chicago for the cause, which celebrated the year-out mark of next years' tournament.

Love III said:

"When the fire marshal asked if we could hit the green below and not the concrete, that's when I started getting nervous before the shot.

"What an incredible way to continue the countdown to the 2012 Ryder Cup and celebrate with the great city of Chicago."

Both captains attempted three 220 yard shots over Michigan Avenue, from the 16th floor terrace of the Trump International Hotel & Tower onto a green floating on the Chicago River. 

The City of Chicago raised the bascule-style bridge during the event, allowing the Captains a clear line of sight to the green. Olazábal described the day as a "whirlwind", after finding success hitting the green in the typically windy Chicago conditions.

Ryder Cup Director Michael Belot said,

"The 'Ryder Cup Captains' Charity Golf Shot' event was a great way for us to continue building on that excitement and to support charitable organisations that do great work in the Chicagoland area."

The CEO of RMHC-CNI, Doug Porter, was thrilled to become a part of the Ryder Cup.

"The money raised on our behalf will help an incredible amount of families, who find themselves in often unexpected circumstances, receive the care and comfort that can only be found at a Ronald McDonald House," he said.