Sport Quiz: The Ryder Cup

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    Cast your mind way back to 1991 first off, and the War On The Shore at Kiawah Island. Tensions were high, but who missed the vital putt for Europe that would have sealed a draw and retained the trophy?

    • Bernhard Langer
    • Jose Maria Olazabal
    • Seve Ballesteros
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We're getting very over-excited about the Ryder Cup teeing off so soon, so we've put together a little look back at some of the recent clashes between Europe and USA. How much can you remember?

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  • 2. 

    Which European giant led the side to a disastrous defeat - despite being pre match favourites - at Valhalla in 2008?

    • Sam Torrance

    • Nick Faldo

    • Ian Woosnam

    • Colin Montgomerie

    Correct Answer
    A. Nick Faldo
    Explanation
    Nick Faldo led the European side to a disastrous defeat at Valhalla in 2008. Despite being pre-match favorites, the European team under Faldo's captaincy was unable to secure a victory. This defeat was a significant disappointment for the European team and their fans.

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  • 3. 

    Fast forward a few days and Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell hit the putt that sealed victory for Europe, but who was he playing?

    • Dustin Johnson

    • Hunter Mahan

    • Tiger Woods

    • Zach Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Hunter Mahan
    Explanation
    Graeme McDowell hit the putt that sealed victory for Europe, implying that he was playing against a member of the opposing team. Among the given options, Hunter Mahan is the only player who is not from Europe, making him the most likely opponent for McDowell in this scenario.

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    Controversy ruled again in 1999 with the infamous Brookline tournament that angered Europe so much. Whose putt was it that caused all the controversy on the 17th green?

    • Payne Stewart

    • Jeff Maggert

    • Justin Leonard

    • David Duval

    Correct Answer
    A. Justin Leonard
    Explanation
    The controversy in the 1999 Brookline tournament was caused by Justin Leonard's putt on the 17th green.

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  • 5. 

    Which player, unbeaten in the format, has the best singles record in the tournament's history?

    • Billy Casper

    • Colin Montgomerie

    • Lee Trevino

    • Arnold Palmer

    Correct Answer
    A. Colin Montgomerie
    Explanation
    Colin Montgomerie has the best singles record in the tournament's history. This means that he has never been defeated in the format, indicating his exceptional performance and skill in singles matches. While the other players mentioned may also have impressive records, Montgomerie stands out as the unbeaten player with the best singles record.

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  • 6. 

    The 2010 event threw up a lot of Ryder Cup firsts as well. Which one of these did NOT happen?

    • The event finished on a Monday

    • All 24 players took part in pairing sessions at the same time

    • One team had a playing vice captain

    • Foursome and four balls were played in the same session

    Correct Answer
    A. One team had a playing vice captain
    Explanation
    In the 2010 Ryder Cup event, one team did not have a playing vice captain. This means that all the other options did happen. The event did finish on a Monday, which is unusual as Ryder Cup events typically end on a Sunday. Additionally, all 24 players did participate in pairing sessions at the same time, and foursome and four balls were played in the same session. However, having a playing vice captain was not a first in the 2010 Ryder Cup.

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  • 7. 

    Finally, it's not all about youthful spirit. Who is the oldest player in the lineups for this year's event?

    • Steve Stricker

    • Jim Furyk

    • Paul Lawrie

    • Lee Westwood

    Correct Answer
    A. Steve Stricker
    Explanation
    Stricker is the oldest at 45. Lawrie is the oldest European at 43.

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  • 8. 

    Onto the last event now, the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor. USA came into the event as holders, but who hit the first official ball on the Friday?

    • Phil Mickelson

    • Dustin Johnson

    • Lee Westwood

    • Martin Kaymer

    Correct Answer
    A. Dustin Johnson
    Explanation
    Dustin Johnson hit the first official ball on the Friday of the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor. As the holders of the cup, the USA team started the event, and Johnson was chosen to hit the opening shot.

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    Finally, we move onto this year's event. One team consists of the top 12 eligible players in the world rankings, while the other team consists of the top 11. Who is the one player that isn't ranked in his side's top 12 in the world rankings?

    • Nicolas Colsaerts

    • Dustin Johnson

    • Phil Mickelson

    • Jim Furyk

    Correct Answer
    A. Jim Furyk
    Explanation
    Hunter Mahan is 12th in Team USA's world rankings, but missed out in the captain's picks to Furyk

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    Which player defeated Martin Kaymer to win his singles match 6 & 4, the biggest margin of victory of the format that year?

    • Steve Stricker

    • Stewart Cink

    • Jim Furyk

    • Dustin Johnson

    • Matt Kuchar

    • Jeff Overton

    • Bubba Watson

    • Tiger Woods

    • Phil Mickelson

    • Zach Johnson

    • Hunter Mahan

    • Rickie Fowler

    Correct Answer
    A. Dustin Johnson
    Explanation
    Dustin Johnson defeated Martin Kaymer to win his singles match 6 & 4, which was the biggest margin of victory of the format that year.

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