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Greatest Ryder Cup matches in history

 
Bernhard Langer at 1991 Ryder Cup
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Bernhard Langer's missed putt on 18 Sunday gave the Ryder Cup to the United States.

1991 - Kiawah Island

It was one of the most heated Ryder Cups ever, contested on one of Pete Dye's most demanding courses. Over three days, no quarter was given between the United States and Europe, and on Sunday afternoon on the Ocean Course at the Kiawah Resort, everything came down to Hale Irwin's match with Bernhard Langer. Read John Garrity's thrilling account of the 1991 Ryder Cup.
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Seve Ballesteros at 1997 Ryder Cup

1997 - Valderrama

Ole, Ole!

With Seve Ballesteros at the helm, the European team faced a star-studded American team that included Ryder Cup rookie Tiger Woods.

Lee Westwood

2002 - The Belfry

Sunday Punch

An earthquake shook England just prior to this Ryder Cup competition, but Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia were the players who really floored the powerful American team.

1969 - Birkdale

The Concession

The match between Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin was one for the ages.

Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin at 1969 Ryder Cup
 

1993 - The Belfry

Euro-crash

Davis Love's win over Constanstino Rocco was key.

Davis Love
 

1995- Oak Hill

Stunning Collapse

Europe comes back in Rochester behind Walton's win over Haas.

Bernard Gallacher at 1995 Ryder Cup
 

1985 - The Belfry

Streak Broken!

Sam Torrance's win over Andy North lifts Europe.

Sam Torrance at 1985 Ryder Cup
 

1999 - The Country Club

Tiger Woods at 1999 Ryder Cup
Heading into Sunday's singles matches, the Americans needed to make a huge comeback to win the Battle at Brookline. And that's exactly what they got, especially from Justin Leonard in his match against Jose Maria Olazabal.

1983 - PGA National

1983 United States Ryder Cup team
Going into the 1983 Ryder Cup, no American captain had ever lost on U.S. soil. But if Jack Nicklaus was going to keep that streak alive, he'd need a big-time performance from Lanny Wadkins in his match against Spain 's Jose-Maria Canizares.