History

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1929: Ryder hands the cup to Duncan

Champagne and sandwiches

We look back at the origins of the Ryder Cup with a potted history of golf's most famous team event. Read Full Article

Pavin caused a stir back in 1991

Ryder Cup flashpoints

It is only in recent years that the Ryder Cup has gripped the sporting world - not least because of the fierce rivalry that has developed. Read Full Article

Clarke is overcome by emotion

Cheers and tears for Clarke (2006)

It was a Ryder Cup charged with emotion as Darren Clarke and Europe made it three in a row at the K Club. Read Full Article

Langer's men routed the US

Europe's Motown rout (2004)

Bernhard Langer's Europe pulled off yet another fabulous Ryder Cup victory in record-breaking fashion in Detroit. Read Full Article

A joyous McGinley flies the flag

McGinley clinches it (2002)

Paul McGinley took centre stage and clinched victory for Europe by stunning mighty Jim Furyk at The Belfry. Read Full Article

Agony and anger for Torrance and co

Bedlam at Brookline (1999)

Sam Torrance called it "the most disgusting thing I have ever seen on a golf course" as the United States regained the Ryder Cup. Read Full Article

Faldo congratulates the young gun

Westwood's bow (1997)

It's Valderrama 1997 as young gun Lee Westwood partners old head Nick Faldo in a key European pairing. Read Full Article

A hug from Mrs Rocca

Rocca stuns Woods (1997)

Tiger Woods doesn't lose many these days, but back in 1997 it was Italian Costantino Rocca who lowered his colours at Valderrama. Read Full Article

Seve drinks to Ryder glory

Seve's swansong (1995)

Tom Lehman recalls one of his magical moments - facing Spanish great Seve Ballesteros in his Ryder Cup swansong back in 1995. Read Full Article

Agony for Langer and Europe

Langer's big miss (1991)

We take you back to Kiawah Island in 1991 and the final-green drama which gave the "War On The Shore" to the United States team. Read Full Article

Ryder joy for a very youthful Faldo

Faldo's finest (1987)

It's back to Muirfield Village in 1987 as Europe try to win on American soil, with Nick Faldo and Ian Woosnam to the fore. Read Full Article

Olazabal gets a hug from Seve

Ollie's debut (1987)

Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal springs to the fore as Europe clinch glory Stateside. Read Full Article

Sam's champagne moment.

Super Sam v Uncle Sam (1985)

Scot Sam Torrance clinched Europe's first Ryder Cup victory since 1957 amid frenzied scenes on the 18th green at the Belfry. Read Full Article

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Europe United

Check out and analyse the swings of the 12 players charged with defending the Ryder Cup at Valhalla.

Mobbed: The US team charge onto the 17th green at Brookline in 1999 to congratulate Justin Leonard

Cup flashpoints

The Ryder Cup has boiled over at times - and not just in recent years. We look back at some unsavoury events.

Celtic Manor: Venue for the 2010 Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup facts

We look at some fascinating facts surrounding the contest between Europe and the US.

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