2006 Ryder Cup

The 36th Ryder Cup Matches were held between 22 and 24 September 2006 at The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Team Europe won the competition by a score of 18½ to 9½, equalling their record winning margin of 2 years earlier. This was the first time Europe had achieved three successive victories.The sequence from 1985-1987-1989 included a tie in 1989, retaining the trophy for Europe. Swedish rookie Henrik Stenson made the winning putt, just moments after Luke Donald had sunk a putt to ensure Europe retained the trophy.

Other websites
 Official Ryder Cup site for Team USA 
 Official Ryder Cup site for Team Europe 
 Ryder Cup  Discussion
 Ryder Cup Diary
 Official K Club website

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