Ok, so on the topic of Ryder Cup lets see if we can get into some of the more quirky facts.
1. Back in the day when they played two single matches, one player beat the Golden Bear in two straight matches, despite Jack Nicklaus specifically requesting a re-match. Who was that player?
2. Who was the first player, since becoming US vs Europe to take all available 5 points in a Ryder Cup?
3. Who on the European team was voted out by his team mates because he had played most of his tournmaents outside Europe?
4. The first European win on US soil came after a US player was so disgusted with his putting that he broke the shaft of his putter in disgust and had to putt with a 1 iron. Who got so maddenly angry?
5. Who was the oldest player in the Ryder Cup and how old was he when he played?
6. What golf course has hosted the most Ryder Cups?
7. What American player holds the record for most lost points for his team?
8. In 2002 Phil Mickelson lost his singles match to a European, wht is his name?
9. What was his world ranking at the time?
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