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Azinger's plan pays off as U.S. regains Ryder Cup

Updated: September 21, 2008, 10:29 PM ET
Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse balcony and grabbed the biggest bottle of champagne he could find to join an American celebration he felt was a long time coming in the Ryder Cup.

They didn't need a miracle putt or an amazing comeback like their last victory in 1999.

They didn't even need Tiger Woods.

Strong as a team and equally mighty on their own, the Americans rode the emotion of a flag-waving crowd and their Kentucky heroes ...

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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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• Mickelson-Kim lead off for U.S. | Pairings
• Furyk leaves Valhalla to be with wife
• Ali makes surprise appearance at Valhalla
• Controversial pick Poulter in spotlight
• Ali welcomes guests in Louisville for Ryder Cup
• 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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