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Pick of Poulter adds level of intrigue prior to Ryder Cup

Originally Published: August 31, 2008
By Bob Harig | ESPN.com

If there had been a conspiracy, Nick Faldo's choices in rounding out his European Ryder Cup team on Sunday did nothing to dissuade the doubters.

Fellow Englishmen Ian Poulter and Paul Casey were picked to complete the 12-man squad that will attempt to win a fourth straight Ryder Cup after a tumultuous week that featured the kind of transatlantic bickering this event uncannily produces.

Faldo undoubtedly will be second-guessed throughout Europe for leaving Northern Ireland's ...

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37th RYDER CUP

2008 American champions
2008 champion:
United States, 16½-11½
Where: Valhalla Golf Club; Louisville, Ky.
Yardage; Par: 7,496 yards; par 71
Rosters: U.S. and Europe

Day Three


• Forde: Weekley's antics a key for U.S.
• Harig: Azinger had a blueprint for victory
• Sobel: Grading all 24 Ryder Cup players
• Watch: Azinger, Mickelson discuss the win
• Watch: New guard taking over for U.S. squad
• Jason Sobel's Ryder Cup blog
• Scores: Sunday's singles matches
• Fast start leads U.S. to victory | Zoom photos

Day Two


• Forde: Saturday was pure match play madness
• Harig: Character Weekley proved his worth
• Sobel's blog: Breaking down Sunday singles
• On The Tee: Sunday predictions
• Sunday's singles matches pairings
• Watch: Azinger, Weekley on Saturday's action
• Watch: Sobel, Harig on American's chances
• Euros inch closer after fourballs | Zoom photos
• Scores: Afternoon fourballs | Morning foursomes
• Ryder rookie Wilson shows he belongs on team
• Garcia, Westwood return after benching

Day One


• Harig: Kim, Mickelson a match made in heaven
• Forde: Revenge will have to wait for Perry
• Harig: U.S. rode the wave in Friday foursomes
• On The Tee: Stellar start for U.S. | Photos
• Jason Sobel's Ryder Cup blog | Saturday pairings
• Scores: Afternoon fourballs | Morning foursomes
• U.S. jumps out to big early lead | Watch: Azinger
• Garcia, Westwood benched | Watch: North's take

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• Ali makes surprise appearance at Valhalla
• Controversial pick Poulter in spotlight
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• Tiger wishes U.S. team well, but won't attend
• Azinger eyes Holmes, Perry pairing for first day
• Europe arrives at Ryder Cup before power does
• Heavy winds damage parts of Ryder Cup site
• Azinger finalizes Ryder Cup roster
• Azinger: Door open for Tiger to attend Ryder Cup
• Faldo uses captain's picks on Poulter, Casey
• Poulter picks playoffs over Euro Tour event
• Surgery KOs Donald for Ryder Cup team

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