RYDER CUP 2008 - REVIEW

The 37th Ryder Cup was played from 19-21 September 2008 at Valhalla GC, Kentucky, USA.

Team USA finally regained the Ryder Cup as Europe suffered their biggest defeat for 27 years.

The Americans got in front early on the first day's play and it stayed that way. Europe entered the closing day singles trailing by just two points but a 7.5 - 4.5 victory in the head-to-heads sealed it.

Selected Ryder Cup news in the GOLFLINKS Magazine ...

USA regain Ryder Cup in style (Sep 22)
2008 Ryder Cup Scoreboard (Sep 22)
Players jump to defence of Captain Nick (Sep 22)
Azinger hails American galleries (Sep 22)
Poulter ends top Euro points man (Sep 22)

You can also check out Ryder Cup reviews, interviews and reaction with GOLFLINKS TV.

TEAM EUROPE

As a player Nick Faldo was one of the most talented and successful of his generation - including an impressive career record in the Ryder Cup.

As European Team Captain it was a different story as his team slumped to a 16.5 - 11.5 defeat and ended the continent's dream of a fourth straight victory in the competition at Valhalla.

Faldo, who said after the match he was unsure if would captain a second time, said he had "no regrets" and was proud of his Ryder Cup team.  "One of my goals was to leave knowing I did my best for the team and I'm more than happy. I'm proud of everyone. All 24 guys gave their all and we came up short," he told reporters.

Team Europe news from the GOLFLINKS Magazine ...

Players jump to defence of Captain Nick (Sep 22)
Poulter ends top Euro points man (Sep 22)
Faldo rallies his troops (Sep 17)
Good news for Faldo as he boards plane (Sep 15)

The full European Team who contested the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla here.

TEAM USA

The United States claimed their first Ryder Cup triumph since 1999 with a crushing 16½-11½ victory over Europe.

Leading 9-7 going into Sunday's singles, Paul Azinger's men reached the 14½ points they needed for victory when Jim Furyk beat Miguel Angel Jimenez.

It put the contest beyond doubt with four matches left out on the course.

"It was amazing - the golf was spectacular on both sides and our guys came out on top," said Azinger. "I'm just emotional. We had a plan and stuck to it."

Team USA now look to their defence - they will defend the trophy at Celtic Manor, Wales in 2010.

Team USA news from the GOLFLINKS Magazine ...

USA regain Ryder Cup in style (Sep 22)
Azinger hails American galleries (Sep 22)
Nicklaus expects US victory (Sep 5)
McGinley - USA will not miss Tiger (Sep 3)

The full USA Team who contested the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla here.