Who won 2012 Ryder?
Europe
Europe produced a stunning final-day comeback to win the Ryder Cup at a shell-shocked Medinah. The United States required only four-and-a-half points from the 12 on offer, but the Europeans secured eight and a half to clinch a historic 14½-13½ win.
What is the biggest comeback in the Ryder Cup?
2012 – Medinah Country Club In what should be described as the greatest ever comeback in the Ryder Cup, the 2012 Miracle at Medinah was pure sporting theatre throughout. At one point, the US, playing on home soil, had a six-point lead at 10-4 on the second day with two fourball matches still out on the course.
What was the score going into the singles at Medinah?
The Europeans entered the day’s singles matches down 10—6, but left Medinah Country Club with an 14 1/2—13 1/2 victory (in the event of a tie, the winner of the last tournament retains the Cup), their second Ryder Cup title in a row and their fifth win in the last six events.
Who was Ryder Cup captain at Medinah?
captain Jose-Maria Olazabal
As the 2012 Ryder Cup draws closer at Chicago’s historic Medinah Country Club, Team Europe captain Jose-Maria Olazabal brings a team that will not be defeated easily.
Who was the Ryder Cup captain in 2012?
As the 2012 Ryder Cup draws closer at Chicago’s historic Medinah Country Club, Team Europe captain Jose-Maria Olazabal brings a team that will not be defeated easily.
Did Payne Stewart ever play in a Ryder Cup?
On a personal level, he wanted the point as surely as Montgomerie did. Stewart’s career Ryder Cup record mattered to his prospects as a future captain, as it did to his pride.
Who has won the most Ryder Cup matches?
Summary. There have been a total of 1012 individual matches played in the 43 Ryder Cups. Of these the United States has won 492, Europe (including Great Britain/Great Britain and Ireland up to 1977) has won 382 with 138 matches halved. Thus the United States have scored a total of 561 points to Europe’s 451.