Davis Love III has been confirmed as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2012 showdown against Europe at Medinah Country Club, Chicago.
You often mention the Ryder Cup as a model for international team play that the Davis Cup should adopt. Problem there is, the Ryder Cup is the U.S. vs Europe. Given the state of U.S. tennis these days, this would be a competition the U.S. could NEVER win. Worse, if you are Adam Scott, Geoff Ogilvy, K. J. Choi, Retief Goosen, Ernie Els, Camilo Villegas or Vijay Singh, well, tough luck for you! The beauty of the Davis Cup is that every country on the planet can field a team. That said, I would suggest a biennial competition for the World Group, at least -- on non-Summer Olympic and non-World Cup years. This would also put it in non-Ryder Cup years. --Helen, Philadelphia
Europe wins back the Ryder Cup. Don Riddell speaks with Captain Colin Montgomerie.
The 2010 Ryder Cup match between Europe and the United States was one of the most exciting in the 83-year history of the team golf competition, the outcome decided by the very last match between Graeme McDowell and Hunter Mahan.
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Don Riddell previews the 2010 Ryder Cup competition and why golfers are banned from social networking during the event.
After taking an early lead, the USA trails in all 6 Ryder Cup matches. CNN's Don Riddell reports
Team USA takes the early lead after Friday's wet Ryder Cup action. CNN's Don Riddell reports.
The men competing in this weekend's Ryder Cup between Europe and America may grab the attention of the world's media, but the players' wives have always had a role to play in this competition.
CNN's Don Riddell eyes some of the best trick shots from the Ryder Cup practice rounds.
Italian Edoardo Molinari moved to within one shot of his brother, and tournament leader, Francesco Molinari heading into the final round of the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles, Scotland.
The top contenders for the European Ryder Cup team talk to CNN from Gleneagles ahead of Colin Montgomerie's selection on Sunday.
If there's one golfer worthy of the moniker "Mr Ryder Cup", it's Colin Montgomerie.
European captain Colin Montgomerie has named Darren Clarke, Thomas Bjorn and Paul McGinley as his three vice-captains ahead of the Ryder Cup clash against the United States in October.
Bob Andrews lost his sight in the Vietnam War but the patriotic American is keen to serve his country again by helping to revive a Ryder Cup competition for blind golfers.
CNN's Justin Armden talks to 2010 European Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie about taking the position.
Colin Montgomerie will captain Europe's bid to regain golf's Ryder Cup from the United States in 2010 at Celtic Manor in Wales.
Asia won the Royal Trophy for the first time as they wrapped up a 10-6 victory over Europe after the concluding singles in Thailand.
Jose Maria Olazabal must inspire his European team to a matchplay miracle on Sunday after Asia enjoyed an inspired day to take a 6.5-1.5 lead following the Royal Trophy four-balls in Thailand.
Seve Ballesteros has left stand-in captain Jose Maria Olazabal in no doubts regarding his expectations when Europe take on Asia for The Royal Trophy at the Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok on Friday.
Corey Pavin will captain the United States team in the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Wales, it was announced on Thursday.
Sam Torrance spoke to CNN's Don Riddell at The De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship at Slaley Hall, giving his thoughts on the Ryder Cup.
Sam Torrance's Ryder Cup days might be behind him, but he still loves to compete and these days he's trying to top the leaderboard on the Seniors Tour.
Sports Illustrated will announce its choice for Sportsman of the Year on Dec. 2. Here's one of the nominations for that honor by an SI writer. For more essays, click here.
The U.S. moves closer to a win in the Ryder Cup. CNN's Patrick Snell reports.
An inspired United States team produced a barrage of birdies at Valhalla on Sunday to sweep aside Europe and win back the Ryder Cup.
In the aftermath of the U.S.'s emphatic Ryder Cup victory in Valhalla, a lot of people are left asking how the Americans managed to stop the Europeans from making it four straight wins, especially since Tiger Woods was out injured.
In October's show Justin Armsden heads to England's Belfry, where he hosts a roundtable event with some of golf's top names. They discuss everything from the U.S.'s victory in the Ryder Cup and Tiger Wood's absence, to the credit crunch's impact on the sport.
Nick Faldo's players and his American counterpart Paul Azinger leapt to his defense on Monday in the wake of a string of unfavorable headlines after his European team lost the Ryder Cup.
The 37th Ryder Cup finally gets underway Friday at the magnificent Valhalla course in Kentucky, as the golfing elite on both sides of the Atlantic get a rare opportunity to play as part of a team over three days.
CNN's Patrick Snell reports on the state of the course at Valhalla, in preparation for the Ryder Cup.
Team USA took a shocking lead over Team Europe after the first day of the 2008 Ryder Cup. CNN's Patrick Snell reports.
European Ryder captain Nick Faldo reacted to their first day woes by leaving out ever presents Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood from Saturday morning's foursomes matches at Valhalla.
Paul Azinger, American Ryder Cup Captain tells CNN about his confidence in his team for the Ryder Cup.
He's the best golfer in the world today, and arguably one of the greatest players of all time. He's raised the profile of the sport across the world, attracting legions of fans whenever he plays. And he is injured.
European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo inadvertently revealed his likely pairings for the opening foursomes matches against the United States after being caught out by an eagle-eyed press photographer.
Hello, and welcome to this new section of the Living Golf Web site where I've been charged with the task of being CNN's golfing fashion expert! I'll be on hand to talk you through what's hot and what's not, both out on the course and at the 19th hole.
September's show focuses on golf's biggest team event, The Ryder Cup. We take a look at the golfers who will be teeing off for the U.S. and European teams this time around, as well as looking back at the competition's heritage.
Hello and welcome to my first Living Golf blog.
United States Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger named Steve Stricker, Hunter Mahan, JB Holmes and Chad Campbell as his four picks for the match against Europe later this month.
Ian Poulter has given European captain Nick Faldo a Ryder Cup headache by opting out of the final qualifying event in Scotland this week to play in a lucrative tournament in the United States.
Ben Curtis has been rewarded for his runner-up finish in the U.S. PGA Championship by securing a place in the United States team for the Ryder Cup against Europe next month.
European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo has cast a major doubt over Luke Donald's participation in the match against the United States at Valhalla in September.
Englishman Luke Donald will miss next week's British Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a wrist injury which might require surgery.
Europe's Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo will miss the British Open for the first since 1975 after declining an invitation to play at Royal Birkdale this year.
Colin Montgomerie returns to tournament action at the Spanish Open this week after getting married for the second time last month.
United States captain Paul Azinger has upped the stakes ahead of September's Ryder Cup with a stinging attack on his Europe team counterpart Nick Faldo.
Two-time major winner Sandy Lyle has expressed his desire to lead the European Ryder Cup team against the United States in 2010.
Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia and Colin Montgomerie posted emphatic victories as the European contingent made a strong start in the first round at the Accenture Match Play Championship in Marana, Arizona.
Colin Montgomerie wants to qualify by right and not rely on a wildcard pick to make Nick Faldo's European Ryder Cup team later this year.
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger has changed the format for September's showdown with Europe, announcing a switch in timing for the foursomes and four-ball matches.
The United States pulled off their first President's Cup victory away from home when they defeated the Internationals by 19½ to 14½ at Royal Montreal but the Canadian fans were able to cheer Mike Weir's one-up triumph over Tiger Woods.
Continental Europe held a 3-2 lead over Great Britain and Ireland after the first day of the Seve Trophy at The Heritage Club in Ireland.
American Hunter Mahan has accepted the chance to win the $2 million first prize at the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth in two weeks' time.
Lee Westwood became just the seventh player to win $20m on the European Tour after carding a seven-under-par 65, highlighted by a 40-foot birdie putt on the 16th and then a 30-footer for eagle on 17, to win the British Masters at The Belfry.
Danish pair Thomas Bjorn and Soren Hansen share the lead going into the final round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship but it was third-placed Alastair Forsyth of Scotland who caught the eye.
Bradley Dredge began his title defense Thursday by shooting a five-under 66 for a two-stroke lead after the first round of the European Masters in Switzerland.
Fredrik Andersson Hed and Simon Wakefield, both seeking an overdue first European Tour victory, share the lead after three rounds of the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.
Frenchman Thomas Levet birdied the final hole for a five-under-par 68 to tie Simon Wakefield for the second-round lead in the Johnnie Walker Championship on Friday.
Japan's Taichi Teshima and France's Jean-Baptiste Gonnet shared the Dutch Open first-round lead on Thursday after equalling the Kennemer course record of six-under 64.
British Open champion Padraig Harrington and U.S. Open winner Angel Cabrera will compete at the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth in October, organizers said on Friday.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- No longer affiliated with Tiger Woods or the tournament he won five times, American Express signed an endorsement deal Friday with the PGA of America that showed how it has shifted its strategy in golf.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- No longer affiliated with Tiger Woods or the tournament he won five times, American Express signed an endorsement deal Friday with the PGA of America that showed how it has shifted its strategy in golf.
Sergio Garcia put memories of his previous disastrous major showing at Carnoustie firmly behind him with a superb opening round of 65 to lead the Briitish Open on Thursday.
SI.com: Colonial Dazeupdated: Wed May 23 2007 11:05:00
The putt was so easy a child could have made it. Stewart Cink, playing with Davis Love III and leading in the final round of the 2000 Colonial, went to tap in, to get out of Love's way, to tidy up on the 5th hole ... and missed.
VIRGINIA WATER, England(AP) European captain Nick Faldo picked Jose Maria Olazabal and Paul McGinley as his assistants Tuesday for the 2008 Ryder Cup - provided they don't make the team as players.
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., May 13 -- He could've been crushed. He could've been angry. He could've been tearful.
MILAN, Italy (AP) -- Joakim Backstrom shot a course record 10-under 62 Thursday to come within one stroke of matching the lowest round of the European Tour season in the first round at the Italian Open.
SI.com: Sentimental Journeyupdated: Mon Apr 30 2007 10:37:00
Even Iron Byron, the robot hitting machine featured in those old golfgear ads; even the giant Nelson statue at the TPC Four Seasons; even themost hardened cynic couldn't help but shed a tear at how this one turnedout.
From Arnold Palmer to Phil Mickelson, the Masters has a long history of decisive final-hole dramatics, but this year's tournament was a Masters unlike any other, and so the ending was destined to be a little messy. After four days of exasperating golf, it figured that Zach Johnson would win his green jacket while slouched in the locker room, averting his eyes from a television because he couldn't bear to watch his fate unfold.
SI.com: The Quiet Manupdated: Tue Apr 10 2007 10:22:00
Jack Taylor, father of Vaughn, is a master of hyperbole.
SI.com: Ryder Toughupdated: Sun Apr 08 2007 23:02:00
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 8 -- He was a solitary figure in the fading light, a man slowly burning off the frustrations of a windblown 76.
Augusta, Ga., April 7, 2007 -- By PGA Tour standards, Vijay Singh is an old man. At 44 in the Age of Tiger Woods, he should be counting his pension assets and preparing to break Hale Irwin's Champions Tour record of 45 wins. He shouldn't be staying on the range all hours of the night, making busy work for the Augusta National grounds crew.
Augusta, Ga., April 6, 2007 -- If the Ryder Cup was being contested here at Augusta, the Americans might actually have a chance of winning it.
AUGUSTA, Ga.(AP) Last year's Ryder Cup rookies were this year's early leaders at the Masters. Zach Johnson and Henrik Stenson were among the few players shooting under par Thursday during a slow start at Augusta.
According to the forecast, Augusta is about to get colder and wetter. Scattered thunderstorms will start moving through the area Tuesday night, which could cause delays to Wednesday's practice round.
The 2010 Ryder Cup between Europe and the United States at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales will take place from September 27 to October 3.
MIAMI(AP) Tiger Woods made it all look so routine, from a 4-iron into 10 feet for eagle on the opening hole to the most simple par on the final hole to build a four-shot lead on a Blue Monster course he has tamed the last three years.
SI.com: Woods Pulls Awayupdated: Sat Mar 24 2007 19:33:00
MIAMI (AP) -- Tiger Woods made it all look so routine, from a 4-iron into 10 feet for eagle on the opening hole to the most simple par on the final hole to build a four-shot lead on a Blue Monster course he has tamed the last three years.
SANTO DA SERRA, Madeira Islands (AP) - Portugal's Ricardo Santos birdied seven holes and led by one stroke after the first round of the Madeira Islands Open on Thursday.
SI.com: Where'd everyone go?updated: Wed Mar 21 2007 17:30:00
YOU WOULD HAVE thought Sergio Garcia was the next Elvis the way crowds responded to him at the 1999 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago. The smile, the daring, the vigor, and only 19 -- men exchanged high-fives, women swooned, and kids, well, kids adored him most of all. "It looks like they love me,"a grinning Garcia said after narrowly missing birdie putts on 17 and 18 and finishing second to Tiger Woods.
European number one Henrik Stenson is taking great care to live up to his own expectations, and not those of others.
American Vaughn Taylor forged two strokes clear after overnight leader Rocco Mediate and Britain's Paul Casey faltered late in the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday.
SI.com: History lessonupdated: Mon Feb 26 2007 11:58:00
It's too bad Tiger Woods had his PGA Tour winning streak end at seven last week in Arizona. It means we'll miss the debate about whether his streak was comparable to Byron Nelson's famous run of 11 straight victories in 1945.
Tiger Woods will now face Ryder Cup colleague J.J. Henry in the first round of the Accenture Match Play Championship this week, after the withdrawal of South African Charl Schwartzel.
Henrik Stenson, winner of the Dubai Desert Classic victory, has risen into the world's top 10 for the first time on the day that his Ryder Cup team-mate Darren Clarke falls out of the top 50 for the first time in a decade.
The qualifying format for the 2008 European Ryder Cup team will be unchanged for the defense of the trophy in Louisville, Kentucky.
By his own admission, 2006 was a tough year for Darren Clarke after losing wife Heather to cancer last summer.
Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam and Colin Montgomerie will join three of the world's top 10 players in Phuket for the $2.44 million Johnnie Walker Classic, organizers have said.
Say this about Phil Mickelson -- he gives good press conference. After four months in hibernation, "Phil the Thrill" finally turned up this week at the Bob Hope Classic, giving us the chance for another installment of "What Phil Was Really Thinking."
SI.com: Aloha, Sunshineupdated: Tue Jan 16 2007 11:15:00
The new season began last week, at the Sony Open, the tournament the players all call Hawaii. The Mercedes-Benz Championship, the one Vijay Singh won at Kapalua in the first week of January? That's a dressed-up exhibition, winners only, another chance for the rich to get richer. The real start -- caddie changes in place, new gizmos on the practice tee, virgin irons in the bag, the exquisite grind of the Tour, all in the name of staying out there -- began for real last week. Charles Howell, who finished a shot back, said you start every season with all manner of golfing resolutions, but they're all on a short leash, one bad shot away from being discarded. The veteran Paul Goydos, a master of deadpan with a fitting nickname, had only one good week in 2006, a second-place finish in the Chrysler Championship, the final full-field event of the year, providing him with a $466,400 paycheck that allowed him to save his card. "I spent 10 weeks hoping that what worked at the end of last year would work in the new o
Following the first round of the new golf season, at last week's Mercedes-Benz Championship at Kapalua's Plantation Course in Maui, Hawaii, Vijay Singh sauntered into the press room expecting to discuss the 69 that had put him among the early leaders. Instead he was asked about the FedEx Cup, the overarching name for the PGA Tour's radically reorganized schedule.
Britain's Paul Casey added the Shot of the Year award on Wednesday to his long list of 2006 achievements.
Captains Seve Ballesteros and Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki have confirmed their teams for next month's Asia v Europe Royal Trophy match play event in Bangkok, organizers have revealed.
Britain's Paul Casey was named the 2006 European Tour Golfer of the Year on Tuesday after winning three tournaments and playing a key role in Europe's Ryder Cup victory over the United States.
The queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for her victory in the three-day eventing competition at the World Equestrian Games in Germany earlier this year.
Nick Faldo is the perfect choice to lead Europe when they defend the Ryder Cup in Kentucky in 2008, according to Darren Clarke.
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