The most beautiful moment in Rider Cup

1991: General view of American supporters during Rider Cup on Kiavah Island in South Carolina, USA. The American team won an event with a grade of 14.5-13.5. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon / Allport

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Rider Cup is known for its passionate fans, fierce competitions, and pride that occurs in its participating countries. Here are three most dynamic rifles cups over the years:

War in the coast (1991)
Rider Cup in 1991. In the ocean about the ocean of Kiavah, he started under the turbulent circumstances. The newly opened design of Pete Die, located on the southern Carolina coast, nearly wiped the hurricane Hugo in 1989. Storm raced the coast, forcing random construction and renewal of the course. As winds are pebble views of the style marine layout, the competition is heated.

The tension proved to be great as a hurricane, culminating in the final singles of the match between the German Bernhard Langer and American Hall Irvin. With Rider Cup on the line, Langer faced 6 feet at 18. greenery. When he missed, the United States has secured victory.

Concession (1969)
Rider Cup from 1969. was challenged at Royal Birkdale in England. After winning five straight cups Rider and 12 of the last 13, the American team entered as a difficult favorite despite the terrain of a relatively inexperienced detachment. Jack Niclaus made his debut on Rider Cup, storing against the Feemn Great Britain and the Irish side. Under Captain Eric Brown, Tim GB and and is even versed not to help opponents look for lost balls. Tensions were further escalated when American Ken continued to stand unison in the vicinity of European players as they put.

At the 18th hole of the last match, Nicklaus sank his part, and then admitted that Tony Jacklin was a short time, insuring the game and Rider Cup ended with a tie. This sport of sports by Niklaus was also controversial and applauded. Decades later, he inspired the creation of a golf club in the concession, co-designed by Niklaus and Jacklin.

Miracle (or murder) in Medinaah (2012)
In 2012. year, Rider Cup came to Medina’s Country Club near Chicago. On paper, the American team looked terrible, bragging Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and other stars. After taking over 10-6 lead in Sunday singles, now they looked intended to win.

Europe organized one of the biggest return messages in the history of Rider CUP, winning eight matches and halved another to clobe the glasses for half a point. Mickelson lost his single match, while the forest was halved, sealed the American defeat. The European team dedicated victory to the late viewing ballester, celebrating his legacy while raising the trophy