The Ryder Cup 2010

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pRESIDENT’S FOREWORD President George H.W. Bush extends a warm greeting to the players, Captains and fans

caRWyN jONES FOREWORD

The first Minister of Wales looks forward to one of his country’s greatest occasions

pga OF amERIca FOREWORD

PGA President Jim Remy expresses his organization’s aspirations for a successful 38th Ryder Cup

pga FOREWORD FROm EuROpE

Chairman Phil Weaver outlines the host PGAs’ commitment to this biennial event

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pavIN FOREWORD

U.S. Team Captain Corey Pavin articulates his desire for a memorable contest

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mONTgOmERIE FOREWORD

European Team Captain Colin Montgomerie stresses the honor and responsibility of his role

mEET ThE cONTRIbuTORS

Thumbnail sketches of our writers, and ‘thank you’ messages to other helpers

pRINcES OF WalES

Paul Trow sets the scene for the 38th Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort

pavIN INTERvIEW

Dave Shedloski hears the Ryder Cup thoughts of the American Captain

mONTgOmERIE INTERvIEW

Paul Trow catches up with the European Captain as he plans his forthcoming campaign

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O capTaIN! my capTaIN!

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Why WE’ll WIN ThE cup

John Steinbreder discusses the techniques of captaincy with several former leaders

2008 RyDER cup REvISITED

Peter Phyllisen looks back on a remarkable turnaround in U.S. fortunes at Valhalla Golf Club

Bill Elliott (Europe) and Bob Harig (USA) spell out why they believe their Teams are going to win

DyNamIc DuOS

Craig Dolch examines the chemistry that goes into the make-up of match-play pairs

ENTER STagE lEFTy

Phil Mickelson looks forward to playing in his eighth Ryder Cup at the grand old age of 40

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SuNDOg mIllIONaIRE With his wraparound shades and goatee beard, Hunter Mahan plays like one cool dude gmac FORcE The self-belief that turned Graeme McDowell into a U.S. Open winner had its roots in Valhalla paSSIONaTE pOulTER Europe’s hero of 2008 now has a world title to add to his chutzpah and sartorial finery RyDER cup ‘aNgEl’ Bob Denney looks back at the contribution of Robert A. Hudson to Ryder Cup history palmER aND NIcklauS Two of golf ’s greatest legends reminisce fondly about their favorite Cup memories capTaIN maRvEl Lewine Mair talks to Tony Jacklin about turning Europe’s players into Cup winners hISTORy IN ThE makINg Paul Trow chronicles the Ryder Cup’s evolution into one of sport’s biggest global events

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u.S. playER pROFIlES Statistics and biographies of the 12 players who will represent the U.S. at Celtic Manor EuROpEaN playER pROFIlES Statistics and biographies of the 12 players who will represent Europe at Celtic Manor TO ThE maNOR bORN Sir Terry Matthews’ life began at Celtic Manor, and so did his Ryder Cup dream TWENTy TEN Ross Biddiscombe describes the course with a few pointers from Graeme McDowell croeso y cymru An introduction to the cultural delights and attractions of Wales from Peter Corrigan EuROpEaN uNION Andy Farrell ponders why a continent so divided should gel so well at the Ryder Cup

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FuTuRE appOINTmENTS Four of golf ’s iconic courses have been lined up to stage Ryder Cups in the near future

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SWEET hOmE chIcagO Reade Tilley samples life in the Windy City, home of 2012 Ryder Cup course Medinah ENhaNcINg ThE gamE For 94 years, the PGA of America has been at the forefront of golf ’s development and growth WhaT a NERvE Tour professionals rarely succumb to first-tee jitters—until the Ryder Cup comes round FavORITE cup mOmENTS NBC sportscasters, analysts and reporters share some of their personal Ryder Cup memories bROaDcaST OpTIONS Check out how to follow the action via cable and network TV, satellite radio and the Internet RyDER cup REcORDS Results, statistics and landmarks from nearly nine decades of Ryder Cup competition