Category Archives: Ryder Cup
Ryder Cup: Americans dominate
The American team dominated the Europeans in the singles matches to win the Ryder Cup 16.5 to 11.5 for the first time since 1999. Captain Paul Azinger created a team that was young and inexperienced but full of emotion. He got a team that played with a spirit that has lacked in the last three [...]
Ryder Cup: U. S. leads Europe 9 to 7
The United States team heads into the singles matches at the Ryder Cup with a two point edge, leading the European team 9 to 7 after another exciting day of matches. The morning matches saw the pair of Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim jump out to an early lead (up four after six holes) but [...]
Ryder Cup: Americans in unfamiliar place
The American team finds itself in an unfamiliar place at the Ryder Cup after the first day of competition. They lead the European team 5.5 to 2.5 points. The last time the Americans led the Ryder Cup after the first day was in 1995 but, the Europeans won that Cup 14.5 to 13.5. In the [...]
Ryder Cup: Mickelson’s chance for redemption?
With Tiger Woods out for the season after the U. S. Open, many thought Phil Mickelson would take over the golfing world and the final two majors of the season. That didn’t happen as Mickelson all but disappeared in the majors and the FedEx Cup playoff series. The top ranked player has been a non-factor. [...]
Preview: Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club
The Ryder Cup pits two continents against each other in a spirited rivalry that is not for prize money but bragging rights. Played every other year, the Europeans have had the upper hand since 2002, a three match streak. For a scorecard of past Ryder Cup championships, click here. The event is a match play [...]
First timers lead the way at the Ryder Cup