He clarified Europe's policy on Tweeting, saying posts on the social networking website would be allowed if they respected what went on in the team room. The US have not relaxed their own ban.
If early points were being handed out to the respective captains at this week's Ryder Cup, Europe's Colin Montgomerie would have established a clear advantage over his American counterpart Corey Pavin.
While Pavin has been reluctant to divulge much detail about how United States' preparations have gone so far at Celtic Manor, Montgomerie has been bullish about his own team's build-up.
On the first day of official practice, Montgomerie extolled the virtues of his entire 12-man line-up, while also giving a clear indication of some of his pairings for the opening fourball matches on Friday.
Montgomerie also clarified Europe's policy on Tweeting, saying posts on the social networking website would be allowed if they respected what went on in the team room. The US have not relaxed their own ban.
"Tweeting has not been banned," Montgomerie told reporters. "Whatever they do [in the posts], whatever they are, respect is shown for what is said within the team room.
"That's what I have banned. They can do whatever they have to do elsewhere, regarding their thoughts."
Europe have been billed as favourites for the 38th Ryder Cup, despite having lost the 2008 edition at Valhalla where the Americans triumphed by 16-12 points to 11-12.
Before that, Europe won the three previous matches and this week they will enjoy all the benefits of competing on a home course with partisan fans cheering them on, shot by shot.
The strength in depth of the European team was sharply highlighted by the quality of players who failed to make Montgomerie's team.
World number seven Paul Casey and fellow Briton Justin Rose, a double winner on the PGA Tour this season, are among the notable absentees.
"We had an embarrassment of riches on this occasion and Justin Rose and Paul Casey are [among] those world stars who have been left out," Montgomerie said.
"But at the same time, we are all unanimous in our decision that we have the strongest 12 players here in Europe."
Montgomerie, who relishes the cut-and-thrust of news conferences where he can charm and shock in equal measure with his quick wit, spoke in glowing terms of Irishman Padraig Harrington and English duo Luke Donald and Ian Poulter.
"He [Harrington] is like a rookie today and has had three eagles already," Montgomerie said of the three-times major winner who was one his three wildcard picks.
"He's playing the best golf of my team out there and I feel the criticism... has been very unjustified. The stature of the guy is second to none within our team.
"Luke Donald has a great Ryder Cup record and is very confident with the way he played in the FedExCup. Ian Poulter has to be the most confident golfer in the world, bar none. He's just confident about everything, on and off the course."
While Montgomerie has said Italian brothers Edoardo and Franceso Molinari and Northern Irishmen Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy will play together this week, Pavin was much more circumspect about his own strategy.
"The guys are playing in the groups for a reason, and it will become obvious later," Pavin said. "I think you'll see different groupings tomorrow as well... looking at a lot of the different combinations with the guys."
Although the Americans performed superbly in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2008 to end a run of three successive defeats by Europe, they accept Europe will be favourites on a purpose-built course at Celtic Manor.
"I would like to break that [drought] and take the Cup home with us," Pavin added. "That's what we are here for. It has been a long time [US last won in Europe in 1993].
"I like team USA and I think Europe's got a very strong team, as well. It's really just going to come down to who makes the putts and at the right times."
For Montgomerie it will all come to down to meticulous preparation followed by superior play.
"The American team is strong, we know this, but the opportunity has been given to us to attempt to regain this trophy," he said. "And that's our task and goal, and we will be doing everything to try and achieve that goal."
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