Who won the Ryder Cup in 2002?
Who won the Ryder Cup in 2002?
Europe
2002. Captain Sam Torrance opened the final-day singles matches with what he believed were his best seven players and got more support than he had imagined, as Europe scored a stunning 15.5 to 12.5 victory over the U.S. in the 34th Ryder Cup at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, England.
What happened at the 1999 Ryder Cup and who sank the most significant putt of the event?
The Americans recaptured the Ryder Cup when Justin Leonard halved his match with José María Olazábal. With the match all-square Leonard holed a 45-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole. The incident was viewed by many in both the US and Europe as appalling sportsmanship.
What is the biggest comeback in Ryder Cup history?
When German Martin Kaymer sank his putt on the eighteenth green to clinch the point that retained the Ryder Cup, the most astonishing comeback in the event’s long and distinuished history was complete.
Who won the Ryder Cup in 2001?
The Ryder Cup was scheduled to be played in 2001, but two weeks before the competition was scheduled to take place the September 11 attacks occurred. The United States fearing for their safety requested the match be played a year later in 2002. When the match was played, Europe won 15 1⁄2–12 1⁄2 to regain the Cup.
Who has the best Ryder Cup record?
Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson holds the record for the most Ryder Cup appearances with 12, although the 2021 PGA champion missed out on the team this year for the first time since 1993.
Who won the 2016 Ryder Cup?
Ryder Cup Team USA
2016 Ryder Cup/Winners
The 34th Ryder Cup Matches were held 27–29 September 2002 in England, on the Brabazon Course at The Belfry in Wishaw, Warwickshire (near Sutton Coldfield ). The European team won the competition by a margin of 15½ to 12½, the largest margin of victory in the Ryder Cup since the European team won 16½ to 11½ in 1985, also played at The Belfry.
Who won the Ryder Cup in 2015?
The European team won the competition by a margin of 15½ to 12½, the largest margin of victory in the Ryder Cup since the European team won 16½ to 11½ in 1985, also played at The Belfry.
When did the Ryder Cup start playing odd numbered years?
The Presidents Cup was in turn delayed by a year, while both the Solheim Cup and Seve Trophy played their 2002 matches as scheduled then subsequently started playing in odd-numbered years in 2003. The Junior Ryder Cup, which was also scheduled for 2001, was rescheduled for 2002.
What do the numbers in brackets mean in the Ryder Cup?
The numbers in brackets are the world rankings in 2001 when the Ryder Cup was originally scheduled. As vice-captains, the European captain Sam Torrance selected Joakim Haeggman, Mark James and Ian Woosnam, to assist him during the tournament. Captains picks are shown in yellow; the world rankings and records are at the start of the 2002 Ryder Cup.
