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The 5 most memorable Ryder Cups ever played

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Bernard Langer, left, a member of the European Ryder Cup team, and Hale Irwin, a member of the U.S. Ryder Cup team walk together on the 17th green during the deciding match of 1991 Ryder Cup, which became known as "The War by the Shore." The United States rallied to win the event at Kiawah Island, S.C., as Langer three-putted on the 18th green to split the final match.

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What place in golf history the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah County Club ends up is still to be determined by this weekend's matches. Len Ziehm, who has covered golf for more than 40 years, offers his perspective on the five most memorable Ryder Cups ever.

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