Welcome to the pages of the Guardian as we preview the Ryder Cup between Europe and the USA. Once you’re in, you’ll find a wealth of articles – from Graham Gooch’s great comments to the course war of words to Ian Poulter’s America-bashing. But what are the moments that have made the Ryder Cup famous?
Patrick Reed holds the trophy after winning the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. Photograph: Nick Laham/Getty Images
Shirley Hall’s emotional speech to the European side at Hazeltine, 2016
‘To the team, you make history, three words I can say loud and proud.’
The shot of the day is Reed’s monster of a hook from 140 yards out at the 15th hole which, not quite with the arc you’d expect from a 210cm (6ft 3in) wedge, kept Europe’s hopes of victory alive.
Matt Kuchar, of the USA, lines up his putt on the third green during the singles at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Photograph: Tannen Maury/Getty Images
Michele Englot’s all-action closing foursomes start in his Cup debut
The Frenchman who lost his wife more than a year ago was so overwhelmed by her appearance that he buried his head in his hand on the 16th green.
Justin Rose of the USA reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 11th green during the singles matches. Photograph: John Locher/AP
Rose’s victory at Gleneagles in 2014
Did they play to someone’s song? Was it ‘Bathroom Break’? Who knows. But it was a classic match from the super cool Rose, who was a three-time winner in the manor house.
The silence before this match took place sums up how its a mood that has been shared over the years.
This week’s guide to the USA team is a wide-ranging look at each of their five rookies and five rookies from Europe.
This is a cheat – but I had my choice of locations, and they’re all spectacular.
Here’s you’ll find our two-night guide to the cup. It starts at the beginning at the back of Hazeltine National, and ends in the middle on PGA National.
And here’s some resources to help you get through all the analysis.
