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Clarke knows how to handle it
CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Captain Darren Clarke of Europe speaks during a press conference prior to the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 27, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Clarke knows how to handle it

The Ryder Cup is an emotional rollercoaster that few people have ridden as many times as Darren Clarke. This year he’s in the driver’s seat as captain of Team Europe,…

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Mowat regains his swing at Simola
EZULWINI VALLEY, SWAZILAND - MAY 21: Callum Mowat during day 2 of the Lombard Insurance Classic held at Royal Swazi Sun on May 21, 2016 in the Ezulwini Valley, Swaziland. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Petri Oeschger/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

Mowat regains his swing at Simola

Callum Mowat’s first round performance on Thursday at the Vodacom Origins of Golf event at Simola Golf and Country Estate suggests he is on a mission to salvage his not-so-brilliant…

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Fowler brings the funk to Team USA
CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 28: Rickie Fowler of the United States sits on a cart during practice prior to the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 28, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Fowler brings the funk to Team USA

The last time Rickie Fowler appeared in a Ryder Cup he had USA shaved into his head. The game’s brightest character beems with national pride, and the Minnesota natives will…

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O’Riley edges clear at Killarney Challenge

Benoni’s Dean O’Riley emerged from a tight five-way battle as the outright leader in the IGT Tour’s Killarney Challenge after another testing day at Killarney Country Club saw just seven…

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Rory McIlroy to play in 2017 SA Open
CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy of Europe signs autoraphs after practice prior to the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 27, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy to play in 2017 SA Open

Rory McIlroy has made good on his promise to Ernie Els and will be playing in the 2017 BMW SA Open Championship proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni at…

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Spieth already a grounding force on Team USA
CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 27: Jordan Spieth of the United States looks on during team photocalls prior to the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 27, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Spieth already a grounding force on Team USA

In spite of his diminutive figure and baby face, Patrick Lambie brings a calm to the Springboks that resonates from his character. The same is true for Jordan Spieth on the…

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Facts & figures from the Ryder Cup

It’s the most famous matchplay tournament in the sport and the winners carry bragging rights for years. The United States have been the dominant side, winning 25 of the 40…

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They said it! famous quotes from the Ryder Cup

1965: One of the USA team players remarked, ‘If we played this hard in the tournaments back home, we’d all be millionaires.' 1975: British captain Tony Jacklin before the Ryder…

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Sizzling Spacey gives chase at Killarney Challenge

Overnight leader Warrick Druian and Dainfern rookie Matthew Spacey produced contrasting rounds to pull away from the chasing pack in the Killarney Challenge on Tuesday. After a superb opening round…

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Five great Ryder Cup moments

Birkdale, 1969: A mean-spirited match that featured Eric Brown, the Great Britain & Ireland captain, instructing his team not to help look for their opponents’ balls in the rough, finished…

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