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Nick Faldo and Paul Azinger are going to captain this year’s battle of the fairway between the USA and Europe.

Ryder Cup History

The Ryder Cup, one of the last great sporting events founded on prestige rather than prize money, was first played in 1927 when the first official match between profession golfers from the United States and Great Britain was played at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, USA.

Ryder was an Englishman from St Albans in Hertfordshire, who made his fortune selling penny seed packets. Before the matches at Wentworth Club, Ryder had engaged the British star Abe Mitchell as his personal golf tutor. Mitchell beat the reigning British Open Champion Jim Barnes, 8 and 7, in the singles, and then partnered with George Duncan in the foursomes to beat Hagen and Barnes, 9 and 8.

After the contest, Ryder had tea with British Team Members George Duncan and Mitchell. Also joining them were Hagen and American teammate Emmett French. Duncan suggested Ryder provide a trophy and encourage the establishment of matches on a regular basis. Ryder agreed at once and commissioned the design of the gold chalice that bears his name and Mitchell’s likeness on the top.

Schedule for Ryder Cup Week

All times Eastern Time Zone; all times tentative.
Sunrise on Friday, Sept. 19 is 7:28 a.m. Sunset is 7:45 p.m.
Average temps: High of 80 degrees, Low of 58 degrees

Gate Hours

Tuesday 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

7:30 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. 1st Tee, European Team, Practice
10th Tee, U.S. Team, Practice
6:00 p.m. Ryder Cup Practice ends
7:00 p.m. Gates close

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

7:30 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. 1st Tee, U.S. Team, Practice
10th Tee, European Team, Practice
3:00 p.m. Junior Ryder Cup Exhibition Match, 1st Tee
6:00 p.m. Ryder Cup Practice ends
7:00 p.m. Gates close

Thursday, September 18, 2008

7:30 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. 1st Tee, European Team, Practice
10th Tee, U.S. Team, Practice
3:00 p.m. Ryder Cup Practice ends
3:00 p.m. Pre-Ceremony Gathering Hour, Practice Range
3:45 p.m. Opening Ceremony begins, Practice Range
5:15 p.m. Opening Ceremony concludes
7:00 p.m. Gates close

Friday, September 19, 2008

7:30 a.m. Gates Open
8:05 a.m. Ryder Cup Play begins
A.M. Play: 8:05 a.m., 8:20 a.m., 8:35 a.m., 8:50 a.m.
Afternoon Session Starting times TBD.
Approx. 6:30 p.m. Ryder Cup Play ends
7:30 p.m. Gates close

Saturday, September 20, 2008

7:30 a.m. Gates Open
8:05 a.m. Ryder Cup Play begins
A.M. Play: 8:05 a.m., 8:20 a.m., 8:35 a.m., 8:50 a.m.
Afternoon Session Starting times TBD.
Approx. 6:30 p.m. Ryder Cup Play ends
7:30 p.m. Gates close

Sunday, September 21, 2008

7:30 a.m. Gates Open
12:03 p.m. Ryder Cup Play begins
First Tee Time: 12:03 p.m.; Last Tee Time: 2:04 p.m.
Approx. 5:55 p.m. Ryder Cup Play ends
Approx. 6:45 p.m. Closing Ceremonies begin
Approx. 7:15 p.m. Closing Ceremonies end
7:30 p.m. Gates close

Ryder Cup Tickets

Ryder Cup tickets are available from Shop-Online-4.com/uk/event-tickets You’ll need to be quick to get yourself booked into Louisville for Ryder Cup week. If your party is not exclusively full of golfing fans, there’s also the famous Kentucky racecourse - Churchill Downs nearby as well as many other great attractions - just check out the Cup spectator guide.

Golfing Equipment Online

Check out this range of golfing equipment - all available online. From caddies to clubs to clothing. Just click on the golf club below to see more:

Watch the Ryder Cup on TV

Large LCD TV’s from £336.90 - just click on the TV: