PGA European Tour - Tournaments

The 34th Ryder Cup Matches

The De Vere Belfry

Sutton Coldfield, England

27 Sep 2002 - 29 Sep 2002

The European Team with the Ryder Cup trophy

A Day to Remember

29 Sep 2002

An emotional Sam Torrance last night confirmed just what it meant for him to lead his superlative European team to victory in the 34th Ryder Cup Matches at The De Vere Belfry. Torrance, a winner of 21 European Tour titles, and a player in three winning Ryder Cup sides, confirmed that it was the pinnacle of his professional career and something that he, his family and his friends would never forget.

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Colin Montgomerie and Padraig Harrington at 34th Ryder Cup Matches

All To Play For

28 Sep 2002

Yet another electrifying and nail-biting series, the second set of fourballs, saw the United States come out on top 2 ½ -1 ½ and leave the overall score of The 34th Ryder Cup Matches tied at 8-8 going into the 12 final day singles.

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Lee Westwood & Sergio Garcia at the 34th Ryder Cup Matches

Europe Hold A Slender Lead

27 Sep 2002

Sam Torrance's European Team will head into the second day of The 34th Ryder Cup Matches with a slender one point lead. Europe won the morning fourballs 3-1 but then lost the foursomes 2 ½ -1 ½ to end a wonderful first day with a narrow 4 ½ - 3 ½ advantage.

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Tiger Woods at 34th Ryder Cup Matches

Friday Fourball Pairings

26 Sep 2002

Tiger Woods will lead out the American Team in the company of Paul Azinger when The 34th Ryder Cup Matches begin at The De Vere Belfry at 8.00 am BST on Friday morning. But Woods will go out knowing that he will have to overcome two men who have already beaten him in head to head competition.

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34th Ryder Cup Matches - Opening Ceremony

Official Opening Ceremony

26 Sep 2002

The 34th Ryder Cup Matches are officially underway, following a colourful and spectacular opening ceremony at The De Vere Belfry. Under clear blue skies, the European and American teams were introduced to the huge crowds by respective Team Captains Sam Torrance and Curtis Strange before the pairings for Friday morning’s opening fourball session were revealed.

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European Juniors Give Boost to Torrance's Team

25 Sep 2002

Europe's youngsters gave Sam Torrance's troops a boost when they won the Junior Ryder Cup Matches 9.5 points - 2.5 points at the magnificent K Club near Dublin.

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The European Ryder Cup Team

Second Day Practice Pairings

25 Sep 2002

The second practice session started with both Sam Torrance and Curtis Strange sending out similar pairings as on the previous day.

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Dewi-Claire Shreefel & Claire Grignolo of European Junior Ryder Cup Team

Junior Ryder Cup - Day 1

24 Sep 2002

Europe completed a highly successful opening day of the Junior Ryder Cup Matches at a sunny K Club, finishing 4½ - 1½ ahead in the boys and girls fourball matches.

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Sam Torrance and Curtis Strange

The De Vere Belfry Welcomes The 34th Ryder Cup Matches

23 Sep 2002

There will be a tangible sense of excitement when The 34th Ryder Cup Matches finally get under way at The De Vere Belfry in the Heart of England this week.

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European Junior Match

Junior Ryder Cup Gets Underway at K Club

23 Sep 2002

As the eyes of the golfing world focus on the countdown to The Belfry, another transatlantic tussle gets underway on Tuesday just outside Dublin.

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