How The Ryder Cup Began

Samuel Ryder was an avid English golfer as well as being a seed merchant. Upon hearing that the Americans were becoming contenders in the sport, Ryder reached out and asked the top American players to join the top English players in a tournament. Thus, the beginning of the Ryder Cup.

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Golf Channel Has a New Location

For TWC users, the Golf Channel, former Channel 35, is now Channel 73. TWC has made the switch from analog to digital meaning if you still have the cable hookup to receieve your television, you no longer get the Golf Channel.

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Colsaerts Must Prove Himself

Nicolas Colsaerts is showing all he's got to captain Olazabal at this upcoming Dutch Open. He was one of two wild cards chosen in the Ryder Cup and must now show that he is worthy of the team.h ttp://kenjowdy.brandyourself.com/

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