Correction: Ryder Cup-Lawrie story (The Associated Press)

04 Oct
2012
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ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) -- ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) - In a story Oct. 3 about European Ryder Cup player Paul Lawrie, The Associated Press erroneously reported that he was the oldest player on either the Europe or United States team, at 43. Steve Stricker, who played for the U.S., is 45.
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Stricker ready to bounce back from Ryder Cup failure (Reuters)

30 Sep
2012
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U.S. golfer Steve Stricker flips his putter after missing a birdie putt to lose the 17th hole during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois September 30, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake

MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - As Tiger Woods' Ryder Cup wingman, Steve Stricker flew under the radar at Medinah Country Club but found himself in the media crosshairs on Sunday after failing to contribute a single point as the United States narrowly lost to Europe. One of Davis Love III's four captain's picks, Stricker was expected to team up with the hard-to-match Woods as a potent point producing partnership for the United States. ...


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Golf-Stricker ready to bounce back from Ryder Cup failure (Reuters)

30 Sep
2012
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MEDINAH, Illinois, Sept 30 (Reuters) - As Tiger Woods' Ryder Cup wingman, Steve Stricker flew under the radar at Medinah Country Club but found himself in the media crosshairs on Sunday after failing to contribute a single point as the United States narrowly lost to Europe. One of Davis Love III's four captain's picks, Stricker was expected to team up with the hard-to-match Woods as a potent point producing partnership for the United States. ...
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Europe clinches Ryder Cup with stunning comeback (Reuters)

30 Sep
2012
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Team Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal (C) of Spain is lifted up by golfers Lee Westwood (L) and Graeme McDowell (R) after the closing ceremony of the 39th Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, September 30, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake

MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Inspired by the spirit of Seve Ballesteros, Europe pulled off one of the greatest comebacks on a golf course to beat the United States and win the Ryder Cup by 14-1/2 points to 13-1/2 on Sunday. Needing to claim eight points in the concluding singles to retain the trophy, Europe won six of the first eight encounters before Germany's Martin Kaymer secured the vital point to retain the Cup by beating Steve Stricker one up. ...


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Kaymer experiences new high in Ryder Cup clincher (Reuters)

30 Sep
2012
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Team Europe golfer Martin Kaymer of Germany holds the Ryder Cup as he poses after the closing ceremony of the 39th Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, September 30, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes

MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - An ecstatic Martin Kaymer said he had discovered the true meaning of the Ryder Cup after sinking the decisive putt to cap a sensational comeback victory for Europe over the United States on Sunday. The German held his nerve to make a five-foot par putt on the final hole of his singles match with Steve Stricker to ensure that Europe retained the trophy they won in Wales two years ago. He raised his arms high, pumped his fists and then ran into the fairway and jumped into the arms of Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal. ...


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UPDATE 1-Golf-Kaymer experiences new high in Ryder Cup clincher (Reuters)

30 Sep
2012
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* German sinks putt that wins for Europe * Langer's miss 21 years ago inspires Kaymer * Cup win more special than PGA championship (Adds details, quotes) MEDINAH, Illinois, Sept 30 (Reuters) - An ecstatic Martin Kaymer said he had discovered the true meaning of the Ryder Cup after sinking the decisive putt to cap a sensational comeback victory for Europe over the United States on Sunday. The German held his nerve to make a five-foot par putt on the final hole of his singles match with Steve Stricker to ensure that Europe retained the trophy they won in Wales two years ago. ...
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Americans’ Ryder Cup fate decided at 17th hole (Yahoo! Sports)

30 Sep
2012
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Steve Stricker lost his nerve on No. 17, but he wasn't the only U.S. player to come up short on the hole.
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Picked for a reason, US veterans don’t deliver (The Associated Press)

30 Sep
2012
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USA's Steve Stricker reacts after winning the second hole during a singles match at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) -- Steve Stricker stared blankly across the fairway, his hand on his face, as the celebration went on around him.


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Europe retain Ryder Cup with stunning comeback (Reuters)

30 Sep
2012
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Team Europe golfer Martin Kaymer (R) of Germany reacts to sinking a birdie putt to win the 17th hole against U.S. golfer Steve Stricker (L) during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, September 30, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes

MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Europe produced one of the most astonishing last-day comebacks at the Ryder Cup to retain the trophy at Medinah Country Club on Sunday after a sizzling display in the singles matches. With one singles match still to be completed, the Europeans ensured they could not be beaten when Germany's Martin Kaymer defeated Steve Stricker one up to give the visitors a 14-13 lead. As holders, Europe only needed to tie the match to retain the Cup they won in Wales two years ago. ...


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UPDATE 1-Golf-Europe retain Ryder Cup with stunning comeback (Reuters)

30 Sep
2012
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MEDINAH, Illinois, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Europe produced one of the most astonishing last-day comebacks at the Ryder Cup to retain the trophy at Medinah Country Club on Sunday after a sizzling display in the singles matches. With one singles match still to be completed, the Europeans ensured they could not be beaten when Germany's Martin Kaymer defeated Steve Stricker one up to give the visitors a 14-13 lead. As holders, Europe only needed to tie the match to retain the Cup they won in Wales two years ago. ...
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