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U.S. wins 2009 Presidents Cup
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The United States team with wives and Michael Jordan, who was on hand this week as an honorary captain. The U.S. defeated the International team, 19 1/2-14 1/2, to improve to 6-1-1 in the Presidents Cup.
The United States team with wives and Michael Jordan, who was on hand this week as an honorary captain. The U.S. defeated the International team, 19 1/2-14 1/2, to improve to 6-1-1 in the Presidents Cup.
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U.S. captain Fred Couples made all the right moves this week, taking different approaches with his two red-hot stars, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Woods was paired with Steve Stricker for every match, and they were unbeaten; Mickelson had three different partners and went 3-0-1 in foursome and four-ball matches.
U.S. captain Fred Couples made all the right moves this week, taking different approaches with his two red-hot stars, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Woods was paired with Steve Stricker for every match, and they were unbeaten; Mickelson had three different partners and went 3-0-1 in foursome and four-ball matches.
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Tiger Woods was a perfect 5-0 for the week, and his victory in Sunday's singles match against Y.E. Yang secured the winning point for the Americans.
Tiger Woods was a perfect 5-0 for the week, and his victory in Sunday's singles match against Y.E. Yang secured the winning point for the Americans.
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Woods and Yang also dueled at this year's PGA Championship, where Yang pulled off an improbable upset.
Woods and Yang also dueled at this year's PGA Championship, where Yang pulled off an improbable upset.
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Robert Beck/SI
Couples greeted Woods after his winning putt on Sunday. Woods didn't realize his putt had secured the Cup until he walked off the green.
Couples greeted Woods after his winning putt on Sunday. Woods didn't realize his putt had secured the Cup until he walked off the green.
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Robert Beck/SI
International captain Greg Norman congratulated Woods after the win.
International captain Greg Norman congratulated Woods after the win.
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Robert Beck/SI
Phil Mickelson was in top form all week, continuing the resurgence that started with his Tour Championship victory.
Phil Mickelson was in top form all week, continuing the resurgence that started with his Tour Championship victory.
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Mickelson held on to beat Retief Goosen, 2 and 1, on Sunday.
Mickelson held on to beat Retief Goosen, 2 and 1, on Sunday.
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Kohjiro Kinno/SI
Stewart Cink set the tone, defeating Adam Scott for the first U.S. point of the day.
Stewart Cink set the tone, defeating Adam Scott for the first U.S. point of the day.
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Kohjiro Kinno/SI
Hunter Mahan came back strong on the back nine to defeat Camilo Villegas, 2 and 1.
Hunter Mahan came back strong on the back nine to defeat Camilo Villegas, 2 and 1.
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Mahan with Couples, center, and Sean O'Hair. "I'm jazzed, I'm really excited right now," Mahan said.
Mahan with Couples, center, and Sean O'Hair. "I'm jazzed, I'm really excited right now," Mahan said.
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Villegas bogeyed the 17th to lose the match.
Villegas bogeyed the 17th to lose the match.
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Kohjiro Kinno/SI
Anthony Kim was in complete control in his match against Robert Allenby. He won 5 and 3.
Anthony Kim was in complete control in his match against Robert Allenby. He won 5 and 3.
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Kim struggled on Saturday but regained his form on Sunday.
Kim struggled on Saturday but regained his form on Sunday.
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Robert Beck/SI
Sean O'Hair helped get the U.S. one step closer with a decisive 6-and-4 victory over Ernie Els.
Sean O'Hair helped get the U.S. one step closer with a decisive 6-and-4 victory over Ernie Els.
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Robert Beck/SI
Vijay Singh only came away with a half point after leading most of his match against Lucas Glover.
Vijay Singh only came away with a half point after leading most of his match against Lucas Glover.
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Robert Beck/SI
Woods walked the course with his wife, Elin, and other U.S. team supporters to see the remaining matches.
Woods walked the course with his wife, Elin, and other U.S. team supporters to see the remaining matches.
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Robert Beck/SI
Ernie Els, left, with Ryo Ishikawa and Angel Cabrera, two of the four singles winners from the International team. Geoff Ogilvy and Tim Clark also won their matches.
Ernie Els, left, with Ryo Ishikawa and Angel Cabrera, two of the four singles winners from the International team. Geoff Ogilvy and Tim Clark also won their matches.
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