Articles filed under Ryder Cup Team Europe
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Lombard plans to sell 'Rory McIlroy car' on eBay
Dec 13, 2012 3:47 PM - The unmarked Lombard police car used to rush European golfer Rory McIlroy to his game-changing performance on the final day of the Ryder Cup in Medinah is heading to the auction block. "Since it's drawing so much attention," Village Manager David Hulseberg said in October, "we figure we have nothing to lose by putting it out there for any European or anyone who would like to buy the car and do whatever they would like with it." -
Lombard cop gains international fame from Ryder escort
Oct 3, 2012 5:45 PM - Ever heard of Pat Rollins? Well, they have in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Britain and throughout the world of professional golf after Rollins famously sprinted European golfer Rory McIlroy to the final day of the Ryder Cup on Sunday at Medinah Country Club. The Lombard Deputy Police Chief is busy answering more than 70 media calls from around the world about his timely escort of McIlroy in an unmarked squad car that's set to be sold online. -
Europe's Paul Lawrie criticizes crowd behavior at Medinah
Oct 3, 2012 2:52 PM - Paul Lawrie wasn't just battling Brandt Snedeker as Europe won the Ryder Cup. He also had to contend with the Medinah crowd. "I didn't get abused, but you get comments like: `Top it! Shank it! You're going to lose.' Stuff like that on every shot you play," Lawrie said Wednesday. "Every single shot you hit last week, that's what you get. So apparently that's how it is." -
Despite loss, great week for USA golf, Ryder Cup
Oct 2, 2012 7:21 PM - For many in attendance, the Ryder Cup at Medinah was the single greatest sporting event they have ever attended, and the amazing finish only made it that much more astonishing.
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Images: Europe comes back to win the Ryder Cup
Oct 2, 2012 10:10 AM - The European Ryder Cup team came into Sunday trailing the US 10 - 6. They staged an historic 14 1/2 to 13 1/2 comeback to retain the Ryder Cup for another two years. -
For Europe's best, this was the miracle at Medinah
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Donald rewards Olazabal's trust with big win
Sep 30, 2012 10:55 PM - Luke Donald did his job perfectly for Team Europe on Sunday. With his team trailing 10-6, captain Jose Maria Olazabal sent former world No. 1 and Northwestern alum Donald out first in Sunday's singles in hope of building some quick momentum for his team. Donald didn't disappoint. -
Furyk, Mickelson had their chances to win
Sep 30, 2012 9:21 PM - One up. Two holes to play. That was the situation both Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk found themselves in Sunday afternoon at the Ryder Cup. Hang onto those leads and the U.S. would almost certainly claim victory at Medinah Country Club. Somehow, though, both matches unraveled before millions of unbelieving eyes. -
Recapping the Ryder Cup singles matchesSep 30, 2012 8:57 PM - Here is a capsule look at the 12 singles matches Sunday in the 39th Ryder Cup.
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Europeans stun everyone but themselves to keep the Cup
Sep 30, 2012 8:25 PM - The Europeans did their best to convince everyone, themselves included, that they actually had a chance to rally from America's commanding 4-point lead and retain the Ryder Cup. Needing 8 points out of Sunday's 12 singles matches, the Europeans turned what seemed improbable into reality with a stunning display of golf, winning 14½ to 13½ in the largest comeback on foreign soil.
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