Ryder Cup

Lyle Insists He's Ready for Ryder Cup Captaincy
Sandy Lyle claims he would be a good choice to captain Europe at Celtic Manor in 2010

Montgomerie Backs Us Ploy and Lyle's Candidacy
Colin Montgomerie has backed Sandy Lyle for the 2010 European Ryder Cup captaincy, as well as asking for more wild-card picks

Faldo's Singles Were Out of Order, Says Monty
Colin Montgomerie has criticised European captain Nick Faldo for not front-loading his singles lineup at the Ryder Cup.

Westwood Moves to Calm Accusations of Sour Grapes
Lee Westwood has spoken out in praise of the American team after comments he made in the wake of Europe's Ryder Cup defeat

Southern Men Prove the Trump Card in Azinger's Grand Plan
Paul Azinger's decision to bring together Holmes, Weekley, Perry and Furyk made a crucial difference at Valhalla

Faldo - the Captain Who Failed From Start to Finish
From his tactical choices to his testy relationship with the press, Nick Faldo's Ryder Cup was an exhibition of poor leadership

Poulter's Claim of Shoulder-barging Adds to Post-ryder Rancour
Ian Poulter added to Lee Westwood's criticism of crowd behavior at Valhalla with accusations aimed at an unnamed US player

Europeans Grumble About Us Team's Pranks As Pain of Defeat Surfaces
The European Ryder Cup team have complained about the behavior of some of their American counterparts

Completely Preposterous and Wonderfully Weekley: How the Us Press Saw Victory at Valhalla
The US press was full of praise for the flamboyant rookies who inspired the team to victory

No Regrets for Faldo After Ryder Cup Gamble Backfires
Despite saying he wouldn't captain Europe again, Nick Faldo was adamant that he had made the right decisions at Valhalla

Nick Faldo's Big Gamble Misfires As Us Regain Ryder Cup at a Canter
The United States had sealed victory well before four of Europe's strongest players had finished their rounds

García Begins With a Whimper for Europeans As El Niño Blows Out
Europe's Sergio García was outplayed by the Ryder Cup debutant Anthony Kim

American Interest in the Cup Runneth Over to Remove Fears for Future
The Ryder Cup was sport at its pinnacle and the host's victory has secured the future of the competition in the USA

Woods Frustrated By Armchair Role But Keeps in Touch By Text
US Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger has revealed Tiger Woods' encouragement from afar

It's a Wonderful Life With Hard-nosed Bankers
The Ryder Cup may have brought the wealthy jet set to Valhalla, but the rest of Louisiana is in repossession hell

Dismantling of García By Kim the Magnificent Puts States on Track
Sergio Garcia's resounding defeat to US rookie Anthony Kim set Europe on the back foot right from the start

Furyk Victory Takes Ryder Cup Back to the United States
Nick Faldo's singles strategy backfired as the United States took back the Ryder Cup after a nine-year wait

Ryder Cup Run-in: Who Will Win What at Valhalla
Your print out and laugh at the inadequacy of these Ryder Cup predictions chart

Captains' Tactics Differ for Crucial Singles Line-ups
Paul Azinger has loaded the top of his order while Nick Faldo is saving his best for last in today's singles matches

The Many Faces of Nick Faldo
He has been very pleased with himself, but the verdict on Europe's captain hangs on how his picks play

Ryder Cup Diary
Mike Adamson rounds up all of the news on day two at Valhalla

Westwood Faces Off With Boo in a Rivalry That Looks Set to Run
Nick Faldo elected to leave Lee Westwood out of the second day's play at Valhalla because of blisters caused by new shoes

Tempers Flare As Us Players Whip Up the Ryder Patriots
Grumbles issue from European camp unhappy at the antics of the US players geeing up the crowd

'Good Morning' for Faldo As Reshuffled European Pack Bounces Back
Faldo pays tribute to resurgent Europeans as they recover to within two points of USA after the morning foursomes on day two

Westwood and García Axed By Anxious Captain
Nick Faldo has omitted Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood from this morning's foursomes pairings

Go-get-'em Skipper Puts the Zing Back Into Us As Tiger-less Team Thrive
The smart pairings of the home side have prevented Europe getting into their stride

Underdogs Bite Back and the Hometown Cheers Grow Louder
One group after another the Europeans allowed a good start to crumble under pressure from the home players and their crowd

Europe Face Uphill Struggle After Faldo's Picks Backfire
The US team took the opening day for first time since 1995 as Justin Rose and Ian Poulter claimed Europe's sole fourballs win

Faldo's Controversial Wildcard Gets Off to a Bumpy Start
The European captain's backing of Ian Poulter was a testament to his single-mindedness

Ryder Cup: Americans Dominate in Morning Foursomes
America's campaign got off to a great start as they took the lead after the morning foursomes

Like Never Before, It's All About the Captains
The build-up to the Ryder Cup has ensured that all analysis on the end result will lead to the actions of the two captains

Elder Cites Ali Factor As Source of Past and Present Inspiration
Lee Elder has said he drew inspiration from Muhammad Ali when he made his Ryder Cup debut

Tintin Tips Two-horse Race Our Way
The Ryder Cup becomes more attractive to watch when there is the prospect of seeing the USA lose

Harrington Can Keep Europe's Hold on Cup
Padraig Harrington and Robert Karlsson will tee off first for Europe on the opening day of the Ryder Cup

Europe Poised to Take Early Ryder Cup Advantage - Again
Mike Adamson assesses Friday's opening foursomes match-ups and predicts Europe to start strongly

This Competition Deserves Better Than Faldo and Azinger
The Ryder Cup captains are united in their brittle defensiveness and refusal to accept seemingly legitimate criticism

Does This Piece of Paper Reveal Faldo's Ryder Cup Masterplan?
Nick Faldo has been photographed with what appears to be his line-up for the Ryder Cup opening foursomes

Rookie Rose Faces the Most Fearful Moment
One of 10 'rookies' at the Ryder Cup, Justin Rose played down his nerves ahead of the first day at Valhalla

Perry the Kentucky Hero Taps Into His Roots
Mike Adamson visits the course of US Ryder Cup team member Kenny Perry and discovers how the locals plan to show their support

Poulter Plays It Straight and Shows He Can Do the Same Thing on the Course
After the controversy surrounding the European Ryder Cup wild cards, Ian Poulter was on-message before practice at Valhalla

Ryder Cup: 'slave' Mahan Seeking On-course Forgiveness
After an ill-advised comment about the strains of playing Ryder Cup golf, the rookie Hunter Mahan is keen to let his clubs do the talking

Birdie Blitz Puts Hansen in Good Spirits for Ryder Cup Debut
Defending champion Soren Hansen holed 10 birdies in his 67 at the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Cologne

Further Setback to Westwood's Ryder Cup Plans
Lee Westwood may not be able to play on the European Tour before the Ryder Cup as the field for the German Masters is full

Clarke: 'half the Ryder Cup Team Are Surprised I Won't Be There'
Darren Clarke has lost out to Ian Poulter and Paul Casey in his quest for Ryder Cup wild card spot

Ryder Cup: Nick Faldo Plumps for Ian Poulter and Paul Casey
Nick Faldo has selected Paul Casey and Ian Poulter as his wild card picks for next month's Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup: Wilson Takes Final Automatic Spot
Oliver Wilson took Europe's final automatic Ryder Cup berth as Nick Faldo prepares to make his wild card picks

Monty in a Huff As Poulter's Puff Blows an Ill Wind Over Faldo's Ryder Cup Bows
Colin Montgomerie and Ian Poulter have been trading scathing comments while Nick Faldo finalizes his Ryder Cup squad

Westwood Lets Rip at the Greens As Ryder Cup Pressure Mounts
After shooting a one-under 72 in the first round, Lee Westwood gave a scathing critique of the Gleneagles course

Fearless Kim Offers Europe a Ryder Cup Warning
Anthony Kim does not do shy. The hottest property to arrive on the US Tour since Tiger Woods had a full head of hair, he wears a jewel-encrusted belt buckle bearing the initials "AK", spent his first full season as a professional regularly heading directly from the bar to the first tee and has a manner so brash he makes Ian Poulter look like a Trappist monk

Donald Doubtful for Ryder Cup
A wrist injury has threatened to rule Luke Donald out of this year's Ryder Cup

Luke Donald Likely to Miss Ryder Cup
European team captain Nick Faldo says a wrist injury is likely to keep Luke Donald out of the Ryder Cup

McDowell Close to Ryder Cup Place After Scottish Open Win
Northern Irishman wins by two shots to record his second European Tour title of the season

Fun Loving Rocco Has No Place in the Ryder Cup
Rocco Mediate would make a great Ryder Cup player, it's just a shame the US will never pick him, writes Oliver Owen

Who Will Provide Ingredients for the Cream of Europe at Valhalla?
With the Ryder Cup in Kentucky little over three months away, Lawrence Donegan suggests his team for the biennial battle

Ryder Cup Captains Climb Into Latest Faldo Row
World Match Play: Former Ryder Cup captains have slammed Nick Faldo after he criticized Colin Montgomerie's play.

McGinley Quits As Faldo's Ryder Cup Deputy
Paul McGinley has stepped down as Ryder Cup vice-captain, leading to rumors of a rift between him and captain Nick Faldo.

Sky and Bbc Keep Ryder Cup Until 2013
Digger: Sky and the Beeb are close to completing a deal to continue coverage of major golf events for another four years.

Golf: Faldo Names Ryder Cup Vice-captains
Nick Faldo has named José María Olazábal and Paul McGinley as his vice-captains for the 2008 Ryder Cup.

Golf: How the Ryder Cup Was Won
Lawrence Donegan hears the story of Europe's Ryder Cup triumph from those intimately involved.

Paul Azinger Named Us Ryder Cup Captain for 2008
Golf: Paul Azinger has been confirmed as Tom Lehman's successor as US Ryder Cup captain for 2008.

Golf: Furyk Angered at Ryder Cup Claims
Jim Furyk has denied claims he and his US team-mates took the Ryder Cup lightly, describing it as a "premium event".

Ryder Cup: Europe Show Value of Camaraderie
Golf: Europe won because they're better players; they won so crushingly because they're also a better team, writes Lawrence Donegan.

Ryder Cup
Golf: Unable to ignore the Ryder Cup, Martin Kelner finds himself strangely attracted to the players' dress sense.

The Ryder Cup
Golf: Mike Selvey watches the mighty Scot go out first and set the tone for Europe's emphatic win that followed.

Ryder Cup 2006: Europe Ease to Victory
Golf: Darren Clarke was again in sensational form as Europe obliterated America to claim their third Ryder Cup in a row.

We're Europe Till We Die
The Ryder Cup proves that sporting passions can extend beyond national borders. By Peter Preston

Ryder Cup - Live!
Golf: Join James from 11am for all the fun and games that will be trying to keep up with 12 simultaneous matches on the final day of this 36th Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup 2006: Tiger Like a Fish Out of Water
Golf: World number one has everything except the ability to enjoy the camaraderie and competition of his sport's most prestigious team event. And it shows, says David Davies.

Ryder Cup: Europe Blow Us Away
Golf: He may not be much of an orator but Ian Woosnam has got Europe to within sight of their seventh success in 11 at the K Club.

Ryder Cup: Monty Moved By Crowds
Golf: Colin Montgomerie hailed the reception he received on the first tee at the K Club as the best he's ever had.

Ryder Cup - Live!
Golf: Follow all of the action from the first morning with Sean Ingle from 7.45am.

Ryder Cup: Ireland's Open Arms Welcome the World
Golf: Mike Selvey witnesses a foot-stamping opening ceremony including the Ballesteros of Celtic music.

Big Guns to Get Ryder Cup Under Way
Golf: Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk play Padraig Harrington and Colin Montgomerie in tomorrow's opening fourball.

Ryder Cup: Padraig Harrington Interview
Padraig Harrington, a rock in Europe's crushing win two years ago, expects the tears to flow at his local K Club this week.

Ryder Cup: Finance Trumps Tradition at K Club
Golf: The "Americanised" venue has not met with universal approval in Ireland.

Ryder Cup: Brothers in Arms
Golf: Ryder Cup-winning captain Tony Jacklin tells Will Buckley that Ian Woosnam's side don't compare well with the great European side of the 1980s.

Ryder Cup: Grieving Clarke Struggles Back to Reality
Although it's been only a month since his wife's death, Darren Clarke is back playing in Madrid, insisting, "I will get myself through this. I have to".

Ryder Cup: Bjorn Not Happy With Woosnam Snub
European captain Ian Woosnam admitted that Thomas Bjorn did not react well to missing out on selection for this month's event.

Westwood Gets Ryder Cup Nod
Ryder Cup: Ian Woosnam today chose Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke as his two wild cards for the European team.

What's the odds of Tiger Woods leading the US to win the Ryder cup in Ireland?
Golf: The Ryder cup is in Ireland this year - with Tiger Woods at it: what's the chances of someone else winning it?

County Kildare may have more to offer visitors this autumn than the Ryder Cup
As golfing fans from Europe and North America descend upon the K Club this autumn, we take a closer look at what the relatively unexplored region of County Kildare has to offer the visitor.

Ryder Cup encourages more Visitors to Ireland to Explore beyond Dublin
As golfing fans from Europe and North America descend upon the K Club this autumn, we take a closer look at what the relatively unexplored region of County Kildare has to offer the visitor.

Ryder Cup: Woods and Mickelson Give Bonding a Miss
Golf: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are too busy to join the rookie US Ryder Cup team on their bonding break.

Golf: Woosnam Wants Clarke for Ryder Cup
Captain Ian Woosnam is set to offer Darren Clarke, who is mourning the death of his wife, a place in Europe's Ryder Cup team.

Village Braced for Ryder Cup Boom
Golf: It has only one garage, a pub that doesn't open until 4pm and two churches. Nevertheless, tiny Straffan is preparing for the most important global sporting event after the World Cup and the Olympics.

Golf: Ireland Labours Over Ryder Cup Roadworks
With the biggest sporting event in Irish history just 10 weeks away, doubts still remain over the standard of the roads in Kildare.

Golf: Woosnam's Ryder Cup Worries
Ian Woosnam is philosophical about Colin Montgomerie's lost form, Paul McGinley's knee operation and the fact that Sergio García hardly plays in Europe anymore.

Sky's Ryder Cup Deal Saved
Soccer: BSkyB's exclusive deal to screen the Ryder Cup golf championship has been salvaged after the Irish government lifted its threat that coverage would have to be free-to-air. By Lisa O'Carroll.

Golf: Woosnam Resorts to Stress Relief for Ryder Cup Speech Disorder
Tiger Woods is the last thing on Ian Woosnam's mind ahead of the Ryder Cup as the captain's speech poses more problems for the Welshman.

Golf: Woods Exposes Growing Rift With Europe Over Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods' unusually controversial comments about the Ryder Cup are a sure sign of American disenchantment with the event, says Lawrence Donegan.

Woosnam Looks for an Irish Lieutenant
Newly-appointed Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam's vice-captain will be an Irishman, thereby whittling the main choices down to three candidates.

Woosnam and Faldo Named As Consecutive Ryder Captains
Ian Woosnam and Nick Faldo have been named Ryder Cup captains for 2006 and 2008, respectively.

Golf: Woosnam Set for Ryder Cup Captaincy
Ian Woosnam will be named as Europe's captain for the 2006 Ryder Cup in Ireland, with Nick Faldo earmarked for the 2008 event.

Golf: Faldo Near to Bowing Out of Ryder Cup Race
Nick Faldo bowed to the inevitable when he all but conceded defeat in the race for the 2006 Ryder Cup captaincy to Ian Woosnam.

Langer Renounces Ryder Cup Captaincy
Golf: Bernhard Langer today announced he doesn't want to captain the European team at the next Ryder Cup - he wants to play.

The Volvo Masters: Donald on Voyage of Discovery As His Ryder Friends Reunite
Valderrama sees the return to Europe of the prodigal son Luke Donald after his Ryder Cup heroics.

Golf: Montgomerie for Ryder Cup Captaincy?
October 9: Colin Montgomerie believes that captaincy of the Ryder Cup should be decided by appointment only - and not by application.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Dollars Will Never Buck the Trend
Will Buckley describes the special satisfaction at whupping a US Ryder Cup team so devoid of any leaderhsip.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Europe Consign 18th Flag to Monty
He received the accolades and thanks of a continent and now Colin Montgomerie's buddies have given him the 18th flag. Ahhh.

Golf: Ryder Cup recap
Europe did it again at the Ryder Cup. American golf and media will analyze the destruction in Detroit until next time, while theories will abound about why the tide has turned. I've got a few of my own.

Golf: Ryder Cup: 'they Play Like They're Going for a Beer'
And after inflicting their heaviest defeat upon America, Langer and his united band of merry men probably sank quite a few more.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Langer Set to Step Down As Europe's Captain
Bernhard Langer has come to the conclusion that he's not going to be able to better the stuffing the Europeans dished out in 2006.

Golf: Ryder Cup: The End is in Sight for Monty the Linchpin
Colin Montgomerie wants to time his retirement just right and leave when still at the top.

Trump the Missing Link Between Us and Europe
The touch of arrogance at the opening ceremony may have contributed to America's poor Ryder Cup, writes Martin Kelner.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Captain Langer Remains Master of the Light Touch
For all his sheriff's hat and his ranch-hand vocabulary Hal Sutton, didn't possess the authority to rival his European counterpart, writes Richard WIlliams.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Glorious Montgomerie Pens Europe's Ode to Joy
It was Sergio Garcia's priceless point against Phil Mickelson early on that allowed Colin Montgomerie to wrap up victory for Europe.

Ryder Cup: Tv Verdict
In order to recreate the Brookline experience in all its wretched jingoistic college-boy glory, the fun choice was NBC. It still is.

Ryder Cup: Euro Stars
Despite a great start to the day, the Americans couldn't capitalise, and Europe go into the singles 11-5 ahead.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Europe Eager to Emulate the Class of '87
Whereas the show ponies of Faldo, Lyle, Seve and Olázabal did the job in 1987, Europe have no major winners this year, but plenty of depth.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Day of Shame That Refuses to Die
A fed-up Hal Sutton has compared European whingers about the US behaviour at Brookline to 'a bad marriage partner'. Sutton is currently on wife #4.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Europe Awaits Cavalry Charge
Bernhard Langer's decision to lead his team from a state of near-reverie is very much at odds with the US team's militaristic mind-set.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Mickelson Misses Perils of the Runaway Buggy
Phil Mickelson has decided the best way to acquaint himself with his new Callaways is by spending the day at home.

Ryder Cup: Up or Down the Order, That is the Question
History shows that captains should send their best players out first in order to get points on the board, says David Davies.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Europe Fly Out on the Wings of Form
With the likes of Padraig Harrington in top form, Europe are in real danger of going into the Ryder Cup as favourites.

The Biggest Test of Nerve
No matter how accomplished a player is, the Ryder Cup will leave him gulping for air at the first tee, writes David Davies.

Bring on the Bunker Banter
The Ryder Cup would not provide such hypnotic entertainment without a loudmouth or two in the gallery.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Spanish Lead for Prince Hal
America's captain Hal Sutton hopes to follow Europe's lead and play to win, says Will Buckley.

Donald Adds Hard Yards to Precision
September 2: European Ryder Cup wild card Luke Donald's vital statistics are among the most impressive on the American tour.

US Froth Plays Numbers Game for the Ryder Cup
August 31: The US has started the trash-talking ahead of the Ryder Cup, but the numbers suggest it will be a close run thing again.

Ryder Cup's last call for spots
Golf: Anyone planning on following the final round of the BMW International Open should do so with a calculator, a notebook and a good stiff drink.

Monty is Pick of His Ryder Cup Peers
Just when he thought nobody loved him, Colin Montgomerie's fellow pros want him for the Ryder Cup. Over to you, Bernard.

Ryder Cup: Haeggman Leads Final Dash for Points
Even Ryder Cup vice-captain Joakim Haeggman sees this week's BMW International as a chance to seal a playing spot at Oakland Hills.

Interview: Bernhard Langer
October 27: Europe's Ryder Cup captain says he wants to lead the team, plays down Nick Faldo's criticisms and plays up the importance of his faith. Meet Bernhard Langer.

Ryder Cup pair star in the east
Golf: Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington, are both making headway in the Dunlop Phoenix tournament in Miyazaki, Japan and the Asian open respectively.

Sutton takes Ryder reins
Hal Sutton has agreed to be the Ryder Cup captain for the United States in 2004 after serving as the team's emotional leader as a player.

Torrance: I Back Woosnam
Sam Torrance is backing Ian Woosnam to take over from him as Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2004 tournament.

Monty Believes in Major Potential
Coelho gets planetary recognitionl capable of winning a first major following his recent run of good form. The 39-year-old Scot was the inspiration of Europe's Ryder Cup victory over the United States at The Belfry eight days ago, finishing the team competition as the leading scorer...

Such a Perfect Day
October 6: The climax to the Ryder Cup last Sunday was unforgettable - a mighty, sunlit occasion blessed by some force for good, says Kevin Mitchell.

Torrance rejects Ryder Cup call
Golf: Sam Torrance has rejected any prospect of captaining the Ryder Cup team for a second time.

The Ryder Cup: as it happened (2)
5.19pm Before we forget, Europe have taken the singles 7.5-4.5, which - according to most experts - was beyond the realms of possibility. McGinley jumps into the lake and waves the Irish tricolour. Expect to see that shot on your front pages tomorrow. (LB)

Ryder Cup as it happened (part one)
2.57pm EUROPE 11-8 US Langer wins Europe's third point of the day by holing a putt for a par five on the 15th. That's 11-8 and Sutton was never in it. But the US have the edge in the remaining games, so hang on to your seats, folks. On the 18th, Toms drives onto the middle of the fairway, but Garcia - disastrously - finds the water. That, surely, is curtains for Europe in that game. We're looking at 11-9. (LB)

Why Ryder Cup radio finished one up on Sky
P G Wodehouse's wonderful golf stories rely on the single central joke - alongside several rather brilliant subsidiary ones - that the sport has the tendency to take over your life, to the exclusion of all other spheres of human activity.

Ryder Cup As It Happens
Sunday's singles: "Clickety, clickety, clickety, click!" That's the sound of Sean Ingle and Lawrence Booth bashing their keyboards to bring you all Sunday's Ryder Cup action as it happens.

The Ryder Cup as it happens: Day two: Fourballs
3.40pm "Bloody American TV," expostulates Thomas Nolan. "Can you believe it? They're persisting with showing highlights of this mornings action while LIVE golf is going on as we speak.

The Ryder Cup as it happens: Day two: Foursomes
12.40pm Hoch's shot is close, but no Monica. So Monty-Berns have done it and restored Europe's overnight one-point advantage. Their deep fried mars bars will slip down more easily with a 6.5 - 5.5 lead.

The Ryder Cup As It Happens
2.04pm Europe hit straight back! Lee Westwood's excellent approach leaves Sergio Garcia with a 10-footer for birdie. He makes it, and the Europeans are one-up against Tiger Woods and Mark Calcavecchia after the first hole of match two. Scott Young says: "ask Louise if the Poet Laureate...

Ryder Cup Shot-by-shot Report
Friday's fourballs: Don't do a stroke at work by not missing a stroke from the Belfry. Sean Ingle is bish-bashing his keyboard to keep you up to speed and wants to hear your thoughts. Whether you like golf or not, you'll love this.

Car Sparks Ryder Cup Security Scare
September 26: The Belfry has suffered its first security alert after a man parked a car and left it in suspicious circumstances.

Woods prefers cash to Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods, one of the richest sportsmen in the world, would rather add a million dollars to his bulging bank account than win the Ryder Cup.

GOLF: Ryder Cup blues
As if living in Manhattan isn't bad enough right now, canceling the Ryder Cup has only added to our lost sense of normalcy. To many Manhattanites, golf is an incovienent luxury, not a regular weekend activity. Until Augusta begins in the Spring, Manhattan interest in the PGA will wane until then.

Golf: Greed threatens the future of the Ryder Cup
Sam Ryder's Cup is one of the most recognized trophies in world sport, played for bi-annually by the finest golfers in the United States and Europe. Now, the very future of that historic trophy is in jeopardy - and it's hardly surprising that money is the cause of the problem.